Advanced Practice Nurse

Job Description

Setting: Substance Use Treatment Center - Hours: Part-time. 18 - 20 hours per week. Flexible Schedule. Independent Contractor

Qualifications

Required: Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing, Current IL APRN and RN license, Current IL Controlled Substance License and DEA registration, Current Medicaid Registration, Current liability/malpractice insurance. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification preferred but not required at time of hire.

Required knowledge, skills, and experience providing person-centered, strength-based medical assessments, health education, and treatment for clients experiencing substance use disorders. Required knowledge, skills, and experience providing diagnosis and treatment of co-occurring disorders, including medication evaluation and management of psychotropic and other MH medications. Required knowledge, skills, and experience prescribing MAT/MAR medications including, but not limited to Suboxone and Naltrexone

Must have excellent communication skills and be highly organized. Must submit to DHS Schedule L background checks and meet the eligibility requirements for employment. Prior experience in a residential setting desired but not required. Bilingual preferred.\nCompany Description

Stepping Stones has provided services in the community for 54 years and has created strong, lasting community partnerships as an innovator and cornerstone of social services in Will County and the south suburban area. We believe every person deserves compassionate, evidence-based care to overcome substance use and cooccurring mental health disorders regardless of their ability to pay for services and are deeply committed to removing any barriers to recovery. We are a non-profit, Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening our community. We provide a supportive, inclusive environment where our clients can heal and our staff can thrive.