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 100% remote, part-time, W2 position. If you are interested in full-time opportunities, please apply here: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bouldercare/jobs/4926095008
We are looking for individuals who:
•Reside in one of the following states: AK, AZ, CO, FL, ID, KS, NC, MD, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, WA, WY
•Have an active NP license + PMHNP certification in your state of residency
•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 currently prioritizing candidates who can take one recurring weekday evening shift (5pm to 9pm Eastern/2pm to 6pm Pacific) and have at least two additional weekday evenings available to pick up voluntary shifts
If this sounds like you, please continue applying!
About the Role
Clinicians work directly with patients to provide medication-assisted treatment for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and empower patients in their individual recovery journeys as a member of Boulder’s multidisciplinary care team.
This is a high-impact, patient-facing role, which involves delivering compassionate and evidence-based care through telehealth. Care is provided largely through standard audio-visual connection but also includes occasional audio/telephone visits and a small volume of text-based communications. Clinical work is assisted by Boulder clinical decision support tools within our custom EHR, staff education, and real-time support from colleagues and clinical leadership.
Success in This Role
Patient Facing (90%)
•Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage ongoing care for individuals with complex substance use disorders (SUDs) and related comorbidities
•Understand, embrace, and incorporate harm reduction practices into all patient care
•Help elicit patients’ own goals for their recovery and help them in achieving these goals 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 teammates and Clinical Leadership to develop and oversee treatment plans, adjusting them as needed
•Provide patient care during scheduled part-time shifts, which may include some nonstandard hours depending on coverage needs and candidate availability
•Use technology effectively to facilitate a safe & rewarding patient experience
•Interpret and share clinical results with patients without judgment in order to help them meet their goals and stay safe
•Enable care coordination, connecting patients to clinical resources within and outside of Boulder through referrals where necessary, working with Peer Recovery Specialists, Case Managers, Care Advocates, and Care Navigators to help patients access social resources and navigate the healthcare system
Administrative (10%)
•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
•By the end of shift, all visit documentation must be completed, including all relevant information to enable consistent, high-quality team-based care
•Review relevant Slack channels for updates and team communication
•Understand and follow Boulder’s policies and procedures
Requirements for the Role
•Minimum 1 year of addiction treatment experience as an NP including adult populations
•3 or more years of clinical experience as an NP or RN preferred
•Degree from an accredited school of nursing and a graduate-level Clinician program
•Ability to gain approval for multiple state licenses and insurance company contracts (no significant legal or credentialing barriers/sanctions)
•Demonstrated expertise managing SUDs within a chronic care model, utilizing medication assisted recovery paired with social needs management in a Clinician capacity
•Proficiency in electronic medical records and video conferencing; experience with Google Suite or similar platform highly preferred
•Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team; exceptional communication, interpersonal skills, and collaborative problem solving.
•Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, workflows and evolving clinical practices within our growing organization
•Ability to efficiently manage time and caseload within a part-time schedule
•Comfortable and effective working in a fast-paced, team-based care model, maintaining focus and quality even with limited weekly hours
•Dedicated, private workspace with a lockable door and high-speed internet to ensure HIPAA compliance
•Cannot have previously been a patient at Boulder Care
Schedule Expectations
Part-time:
•Part-time clinicians typically work between 4 and 25 hours per week
•Each clinician has one recurring weekly anchor shift, usually a weekday evening from 5pm to 9pm Eastern (2pm to 6pm Pacific)
•All shifts are a minimum of 4 hours
•Clinicians can pick up voluntary shifts as they become available, depending on business need and availability, including additional weekday evenings or morning and midday hours
•Part-timers have the option to transfer to full-time roles when positions open and if it aligns with their goals
Compensation
Part-time:
•$68 - $80 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Hiring Process
•First Interview: 30-minute phone
•Panel Interview: 60-minute video
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
Boulder Care believes the people who manage our product and team should be representative of those who use the platform. This includes people from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in the industry. We celebrate differences and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. If you are a qualified person with a passion for what we do, please apply!
