Nurse Practitioner - NP - / Physician Assistant - PA

Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Pyramid Healthcare | Concord, NC
Salary: $140,000–$150,000 per year
Schedule: Full-Time
Level of Care: Adult Detoxification & Residential Treatment

Make a Difference in Behavioral Health and Addiction Recovery

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a qualified and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our medical team in Concord, NC. Our Concord facility provides detoxification and residential treatment services for adults seeking recovery from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

This is an opportunity to provide meaningful, patient-centered medical care in a structured treatment environment while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to helping adults stabilize, heal, and build a foundation for long-term recovery.

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to adult clients receiving detoxification and residential treatment services. This includes conducting medical evaluations, assessing withdrawal-related concerns, diagnosing and treating medical conditions, and supporting individualized treatment plans.

The ideal candidate has experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, or a related clinical setting and is committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to individuals navigating recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct medical care to adult clients receiving detoxification and residential treatment services.

• Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, physical examinations, and clinical evaluations.

• Evaluate and manage withdrawal-related symptoms and other medical concerns within the provider’s scope of practice.

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans based on each client’s medical needs.

• Prescribe medications and monitor treatment effectiveness in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational protocols.

• Collaborate with the Program Director, Clinical Director, nursing staff, therapists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.

• Identify medical or psychiatric concerns requiring additional evaluation, stabilization, or referral to a higher level of care.

• Coordinate with hospitals, primary care providers, and other community healthcare partners to support continuity of care.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.

• Follow all applicable federal and state regulations, professional practice standards, and organizational policies.

• Support a safe, therapeutic treatment environment focused on stabilization, recovery, and positive client outcomes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) license in North Carolina.

• Minimum of one year of experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, or a related clinical setting.

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment-planning skills.

• Ability to provide safe, evidence-based medical care to adults with complex healthcare needs.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and clinical decision-making skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in detoxification, residential treatment, addiction medicine, or medically supervised withdrawal management.

• Experience treating adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.

• Familiarity with medication-assisted treatment (MAT), withdrawal management protocols, and behavioral healthcare regulations.

Why Join Pyramid Healthcare?

• Competitive Compensation: $140,000–$150,000 annually.

• Meaningful Work: Make a direct impact on the health, safety, and recovery of adults seeking treatment.

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside an interdisciplinary team of medical, nursing, and behavioral health professionals.

• Specialized Treatment Setting: Provide care in an adult detoxification and residential treatment facility.

• Career Growth: Join an established behavioral healthcare organization committed to expanding access to quality treatment services.

Join Our Team

If you are a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who is passionate about addiction medicine and helping adults overcome substance use and mental health challenges, we encourage you to apply.

Bring your clinical expertise to Pyramid Healthcare in Concord, NC, and help make recovery possible.