Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APNP / PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)WisHope Recovery Programs | Beloit, Wisconsin | Travel: Up to 50%About WisHope Recovery ProgramsWisHope Recovery Programs provides integrated behavioral health, mental health, and substance usedisorder treatment for individuals working toward lasting recovery. Our programs bring together medical,psychiatric, clinical, peer support, and administrative professionals to deliver coordinated, person-centeredcare for individuals with complex and co-occurring needs.As WisHope continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced advanced practice provider who iscomfortable working across programs, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and helping strengthenaccess to high-quality behavioral health and addiction treatment services.About the RoleWisHope is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APNP), Psychiatric Mental Health NursePractitioner (PMHNP), or Physician Assistant (PA-C) to provide medical and psychiatric evaluation,medication management, and ongoing clinical support for individuals receiving services through WisHopeprograms.This role is well suited for a provider with experience or strong interest in psychiatry, behavioral health,addiction medicine, substance use disorder treatment, dual diagnosis, and co-occurring mental healthconditions. The provider will work closely with WisHope's clinical and medical teams to assess needs,develop and monitor treatment plans, support safe medication practices, and coordinate care acrossdisciplines. Responsibilities are performed within the provider's licensure, training, credentialing, andauthorized scope of practice.Key Responsibilities Complete comprehensive medical and psychiatric assessments, including initial evaluations and ongoingfollow-up care. Evaluate mental health, substance use, medical, and co-occurring conditions and determine appropriatetreatment recommendations within scope of practice. Provide psychiatric medication management and prescribe medications within authorized scope of practice,monitoring effectiveness, side effects, adherence, and clinical response. Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and theinterdisciplinary treatment team. Provide ongoing medical and psychiatric follow-up, including assessment of changes in mental status,physical health, withdrawal risk, medication response, and overall clinical stability. Support evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders, including medication-assisted treatment(MAT) / medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) when clinically appropriate and within credentialedscope. Collaborate with therapists, nurses, physicians, case managers, peer support professionals, behavioralhealth staff, and program leadership to coordinate care. Communicate clinical findings, treatment recommendations, medication changes, and safety concernsclearly and promptly to the appropriate members of the treatment team. Coordinate referrals, laboratory work, drug screening, specialty care, and transitions of care as clinicallyindicated. Support safe medication administration, prescription verification, medication reconciliation, and appropriatemedication-management processes. Document assessments, diagnoses, treatment decisions, medication changes, client interactions, and carecoordination accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record (EMR). Participate in treatment planning, clinical consultation, team meetings, family collaboration, and otherinterdisciplinary activities as appropriate. Educate clients regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment recommendations, recovery supports, andavailable services to promote informed participation in care. Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent medical or psychiatric concerns and coordinate escalation ofcare when needed. Contribute to program development, quality improvement, clinical workflows, staff education, andinitiatives that strengthen client care and organizational effectiveness. Maintain client confidentiality, professional boundaries, and respectful, trauma-informed care consistentwith WisHope policies and applicable professional standards. Travel between WisHope program locations as needed to support client care and organizational needs.Required Qualifications Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program. Current Wisconsin credential as an Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber / Advanced Practice NursePractitioner (APNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C), with prescriptive authority as applicable to the role. Clinical experience in psychiatry, behavioral health, addiction medicine, substance use disorder treatment,primary care, or another setting involving complex medical and behavioral health needs. Ability to assess and manage individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders withinauthorized scope of practice. Demonstrated competence in medical and/or psychiatric assessment, treatment planning, medicationmanagement, and clinical decision-making. Strong documentation skills and proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR). Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and clinical judgment skills. Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary, recovery-oriented treatment environment. Professional, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach to individuals with diverse clinical needs andrecovery goals.Preferred Qualifications Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) preparation or significant psychiatric / behavioralhealth experience. Experience in addiction medicine, substance use disorder treatment, dual diagnosis, or integratedbehavioral health care. Experience providing medication-assisted treatment (MAT), medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), orother evidence-based pharmacologic treatment for substance use disorders. Experience treating clients with co-occurring psychiatric, substance use, and medical conditions. Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary treatment teams. Experience contributing to clinical program development, quality improvement, policy development,workflow improvement, or staff education.What WisHope OffersWisHope offers the opportunity to work within a growing behavioral health and recovery organization whereadvanced practice providers are an important part of coordinated client care. Eligible team members mayreceive: Paid Time Off (PTO) Health insurance Dental insurance Retirement savings account Interdisciplinary clinical and medical team support Opportunities for continued professional growth and development The opportunity to help strengthen and expand integrated behavioral health and recovery services acrossWisHope programsEqual Employment OpportunityWisHope Recovery Programs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Wisconsin’s Premier Addiction Treatment Center Serving Individuals and Families in Milwaukee and Waukesha
At WisHope Recovery Center, our mission is to offer holistic, evidence-based and individualized addiction treatment and recovery solutions for individuals in Wisconsin who are seeking recovery for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Our vision at WisHope Recovery Center is to foster hope and healing by providing an individualized approach and a continuum of care that supports the whole person – the mind, the body and the soul.
WisHope Recovery Center was founded in 2016 by Peter Brunzelle. Peter is WisHope Recovery’s Executive Director and serves on the Waukesha County Heroin Task Force Board. He also serves as president of the Wisconsin Association of Sober Housing (WASH), a nonprofit organization that establishes standards and quality assurance in recovery housing and affiliates for the state of Wisconsin. He is also a person in long-term recovery.
WisHope Recovery Center (WRC) was founded because of the gap in integrated substance use and mental health treatment services available in Wisconsin. “There wasn’t a place where one could go for treatment that supported multiple pathways to recovery,” Brunzelle says. “If you needed support for psychiatric medication, medicated-assisted treatment, or were dealing with co-occurring disorders you were not accepted at most treatment centers. It really was a one size fits all approach across the state. This is why I created WRC. Not only do we support all pathways to recovery, but we integrate family programming into our treatment approach. We understand that including loved ones in one’s recovery journey from the start is critical as this allows for consistency and enhanced healing. When clients leave our program, they’ve already worked hard to repair and improve their support systems, which makes it easier for them to rebuild their lives when they are ready to move onto the next chapter.”
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Are you an experienced treatment professional or a person in recovery passionate about giving back and helping others through peer support? If so, you’ve come to the right place. WisHope Recovery Center is Wisonconsin’s Premier Addiction Treatment Center, which means we only hire the best of the best so we can continue to improve the lives of those impacted by substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions.