Intake Advanced Practice Practitioner
Company: Cedar Recovery
Location: Nashville
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Intake Advanced Practice
Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) Our
mission is to solve the opioid epidemic and repair our communities
by providing addiction treatment that works. ® As an Advanced
Practice Practitioner (APP), you have the unique ability to
demonstrate our care values to our patients by loving
unconditionally, forgiving habitually, and demonstrating mercy. We
are looking for an APP interested in a part-time or PRN role to
assist in new patient intakes via telemedicine and coverage for
other Cedar Recovery providers as needed. In this role, you will
conduct the intake visit via telemedicine, initiate buprenorphine
and methadone inductions , create individualized medical plans, and
offer the necessary medical support for their recovery. This
position reports to the Medical Director. This position should work
closely with medical and admin staff to provide comprehensive
clinical care to patients. This position may also be asked to see
maintenance patients for other providers as needed.
Responsibilities Comprehensive Patient Assessment : Conduct
thorough evaluations, including substance use history,
medical/psychiatric history, physical exams, and necessary lab
tests. Evaluate for co-occurring mental health disorders. Diagnosis
and Treatment Planning : Provide diagnoses and formulate
differential diagnoses. Develop individualized treatment plans with
the patient and team, including MAT, counseling, and support.
Medication Management : Order and manage MAT. Determine and adjust
dosages, monitor effectiveness and side effects, and educate
patients on medication. Coordination of Care : Collaborate with the
interdisciplinary team. Make referrals for specialized care and
communicate with other providers. Documentation and Compliance :
Maintain accurate documentation. Ensure compliance with regulations
(e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, DEA) and agency policies. Continuous Quality
Improvement : Stay current with best practices. Participate in
quality assurance and contribute to program development. Schedule:
Manage a flexible schedule and conduct appointments on short
notice. Patient Education and Support : Educate patients and
families. Offer support and address stigma. Advanced Nurse
Practitioner or Physician Assistant with an unrestricted license in
Tennessee and/or Virginia. DEA License and DEA X-Waiver in good
standing No reportable items to the National Practitioner Data Bank
within the last ten (10) years Active TennCare Number One year of
experience in treatment of opioid or other substance use disorders
Team Engagement : Actively contribute to an interdisciplinary team,
prioritizing patient care. Job Requirements Advanced Nurse
Practitioner or Physician Assistant with an unrestricted license in
Tennessee and/or Virginia. DEA License and DEA X-Waiver in good
standing No reportable items to the National Practitioner Data Bank
within the last ten (10) years Active TennCare Number One year of
experience in treatment of opioid or other substance use disorders
Work Schedule Flexible Hours; Nights, Weekends, etc. Set your own
schedule Bonus opportunities available Pay range is $60 - $70 per
hour Benefits At Cedar Recovery, we recognize how hard our
employees work to provide our patients with the best care possible.
Therefore, we are proud to provide competitive compensation and
excellent benefits. Cedar Recovery offers partial
employer-sponsored health insurance, dental and vision included, an
employee assistance program, and more.
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