Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA) Addiction Specialty (81413)

## Description

**Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services** **to the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services*.***

We are currently seeking a part-time **Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA) with experience in managing addiction disorders**andproviding primary careat the **Jessup Correctional Institution** in **Jessup, Maryland**.

***This position will occasionally travel to the Western Region Facilities in Hagerstown and Cumberland.***

This position is a full-time position working with the SUD program to prevent, intervene, treat and manage addictive disorders. **The days are Monday – Friday Day Shift**

The Nurse Practitioner works under the supervision of a physician in a correctional environment and is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management. This includes collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, performing assessments, diagnosing patients, and medication management.

**Benefits of working in corrections**

• A clinically interesting, diverse patient population in a secure and structured setting
• Freedom from insurance, coding and reimbursement hassles
• Ability to spend time with your patients. No more cancellations or “no shows”
• Salary is consistent and is not based on patient volume
• Providers are not required to sign employment contracts or non-compete agreements

## Qualifications
**Qualifications**

• Active, unrestricted Maryland APRN license
• Ability to pass background check
• 2+ years experience working as an NP
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration
• One to two years’ experience in a progressive supervisory or management position in an outpatient/inpatient substance abuse program
• Two years’ experience providing direct care in a community or correctional substance abuse program

**We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:**

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continuing Education benefits
• Paid Malpractice