Advanced Practice Provider-School Based

Job Description

School-Based Nurse Practitioner – Chemical Dependency Position Summary:

The School-Based Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Chemical Dependency provides onsite medical and behavioral health care to students struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. The NP serves as a vital member of a multidisciplinary team focused on early intervention, treatment, and recovery support for youth affected by chemical dependency.

School-Based Nurse Practitioner – Chemical Dependency Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive physical, behavioral, and substance use assessments to students (ages 10–18).
• Diagnose and manage substance use disorders and co-occurring mental/behavioral health issues in children and adolescents.
• Develop individualized care plans that include harm reduction, family engagement, and academic support coordination.
• Administer and manage medications, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT), in accordance with state regulations and clinical guidelines.
• Collaborate with school counselors, psychologists, social workers, and administrators to support students’ academic and social success.
• Engage families in care planning, education, and recovery support where appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention, brief counseling, and referrals to community-based behavioral health and addiction services.
• Conduct student and staff education on substance use prevention, coping strategies, and wellness.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews and contribute to school-wide wellness and prevention initiatives.

School-Based Nurse Practitioner – Chemical Dependency Qualifications and Preferred Experience:

• Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license in [State].
• Board certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
• DEA license and authorization to prescribe controlled substances.
• Completion of or willingness to obtain training in adolescent addiction treatment or certification in addiction nursing (e.g., CARN-AP).
• School health or adolescent behavioral health experience preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• At least 1–2 years providing care to youth in educational, public health, or behavioral health settings.
• Experience treating youth with trauma, substance use disorders, and mental health needs.
• Familiarity with SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment).
• Understanding of educational systems and family engagement in youth healthcare.

Posted Salary RangeUSD $69.54 – USD $90.00 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.