October Road is seeking a Full Time Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant to join our amazing team in Asheville NC!

Schedule: Full time weekday hours

Salary: $120,000 per year

The Medical Provider provides direct care and ensures the systematic provision of clinical care and social services that meet agency’s client engagement expectations. Works effectively and collaboratively with Program Director, Clinical Director and clinical staff as well as health plans and community stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to clients
• Consults with primary healthcare providers to ensure physical healthcare needs of clients are met
• Coordinates with medical staff of other providers such as state and inpatient facilities.

Required Qualifications

Licensure, Education, & Experience (All States)

• Active medical license in appropriate state
• One year of experience in a substance use disorder treatment setting and must possess direct clinical training and work in the areas of substance use disorder treatment

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information
• Ability to handle a crisis situation and react appropriately
• A working knowledge of federal and state standards as well as regulating body standards.