Boulder Care is looking for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) who are aligned with Harm Reduction principles and have experience prescribing buprenorphine-based medications for opioid use disorder in an outpatient setting.

This is a fully remote, part-time, W2 position. If you are interested in full-time opportunities, please apply here: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bouldercare/jobs/4926095008

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We are looking for individuals who:

• Reside in one of the following states: AL, AK, AZ, CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, KS, MD, NH, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, TN, TX, WA, and WY
• Active NP license in your state of residency + PMHNP certification
• Have at least 1 year of experience regularly prescribing buprenorphine-based medications in an independent, outpatient setting as a core part of your daily practice (not something done occasionally or only during training)
• Are interested in Part-time work: 4–25 hours/week, minimum shift length of 4 hours
  • We are prioritizing candidates who can work some combination of the following Monday–Friday shifts: 
    • 5pm–9pm Eastern (2pm–6pm Pacific)
    • 2pm–6pm Eastern (11am–3pm Pacific)
    • 10am–2pm Eastern (7am–11am Pacific)

If this sounds like you, please continue applying.

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About the Role

• This position is 100% remote.
• The Nurse Practitioner works directly with patients to deliver medication-assisted recovery for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and empowers patients in their recovery journeys in coordination with the Care Team (primarily Care Advocates and Peer Recovery Specialists).
• Our clinicians deliver compassionate and empathetic telephonic, text-based, and video-based (telehealth) patient engagement and monitoring.
• Boulder Care recognizes the value that lived experience can provide to our organization, community, and patients. Applicants with lived experience and/or training as a peer recovery specialist are encouraged to apply.

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Success in This Role

Patient Facing (80%)

• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage ongoing care for individuals with complex SUDs and related comorbidities
• Understand, embrace, and incorporate harm reduction practices into all patient care
• Help elicit patients’ own goals for their recovery and support them over time through therapeutic alliance and shared decision-making
• Educate patients on Boulder’s model of care, SUDs, related comorbidities, recovery strategies, and safer use where appropriate
• Coordinate with Medical Directors/Clinical Leadership to develop and oversee treatment plans, adjusting them as needed
• Provide patient care coverage during scheduled shifts, including some nonstandard hours (evenings/weekends) based on team needs and candidate availability
• Use technology effectively to facilitate a safe and rewarding patient experience
• Interpret and share lab/clinical results with patients without judgment to help them meet their goals and stay safe
• Enable care coordination, connecting patients to clinical and social resources inside and outside of Boulder

Administrative (20%)

• Participate in Department and Company-wide meetings (ECHO, All Hands, Pod meetings, Care Team, etc.)  
• Deliver proactive, clear, and constructive feedback and collaborate with Boulder’s Technology and Operations teams to troubleshoot as we continuously build out our digital treatment platforms
• Completes thorough chart notes within 24-hours of patient visit
• Regularly monitor relevant channels for updates, team communication, and patient care collaboration
• Understands and follows Boulder’s policies and procedures

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Requirements for the Role

• Minimum 1+ year of addiction treatment experience
• 3 or more years of clinical experience as an NP or RN preferred
• Active Nurse Practitioner license in your state of residency and PMHNP certification
• Degree from an accredited school of nursing and a graduate-level nurse practitioner program
• Demonstrated experience managing SUDs in a chronic care model through medication assisted recovery paired with social needs management
• Specific experience transitioning individuals from illicit opioids to buprenorphine
• Proficiency in EMRs and video conferencing platforms (Google Suite or similar highly preferred)
• Ability to gain approval for multiple state licenses and insurance company contracts (no significant legal or credentialing barriers/sanctions)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; outstanding communication and collaboration
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and workflows
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Dedicated, private workspace with a lockable door and high-speed internet to ensure HIPAA compliance
• Cannot have previously been a patient at Boulder Care

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Schedule Expectations 

Part-time:

• 4–25 hours per week
• Minimum shift length: 4 hours
• Typical 4 hour shifts are 5pm to 9pm Eastern Time, Monday - Friday 

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Compensation

Part-time:

• $68 - $80 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications 

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Hiring Process

• First Interview: 30-minute phone
• Panel Interview: 60-minute video
• October and November start dates 

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Benefits

Part-time employees receive:

• Sick leave accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours paid
• Licensing, credentialing, malpractice, and waiver renewal coverage
• Hardware provided