Nurse Practitioner - Full Time
Company: Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research
Location: Calverton
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Wellbridge is committed to
creating an environment where those struggling with substance use
disorders can find hope, healing, and a path toward recovery. We
believe in prioritizing patient-centered care, ensuring that each
person who walks through our doors receives the utmost compassion
and support on their journey to wellness. We invite you to explore
a career with Wellbridge and are proud to offer comprehensive and
affordable benefits including lifestyle perks such as free
cafeteria service and an on-site gym/wellness center! Nurse
Practitioner - Full Time. 4 10hr shifts. This position serves as
one of Wellbridge’s primary general medical clinicians and works
closely with an interdisciplinary group responsible for the
day-to-day operation throughout our campus to achieve exceptional
patient outcomes. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Assessment, diagnosis
and treatment of all Wellbridge patients Work collaboratively with
an interdisciplinary team to oversee the development of
personalized treatment plans for each individual Wellbridge patient
Receptive to and a driver of innovation through implementation of
approaches, capitalizing on technology, integration of research and
educating all staff Maintain understanding of current treatments,
knowledge, and practices in addiction care Support strategic
efforts to identify opportunities for translational medicine and
innovation Collaborate with Wellbridge research team to develop a
measurement-based care system to guide program improvement Hire,
manage employee development and performance management of assigned
staff Participate in routine clinical team meetings Work closely
with the advocacy, residential, and legal teams to coordinate
services to patients Responds in a timely fashion to staff concerns
Meet with the program leadership team to review issues affecting
patient care, patient satisfaction, and general operations and
performance Assist with community presentations, as applicable
Manage and promote relationship with academic and research
institutions to promote addiction research and training for nurses
and nurse practitioners Maintain a safe and caring environment,
delivering care in a culturally sensitive manner and consistent
with Wellbridge mission, vision, and values OTHER DUTIES: This job
description is intended to provide general guidance and not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of relevant
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the
employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may
change at any time, with or without notice. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Ability to assess medical needs and provide patient care. For
patient care needs, this is an on-site role. Consistently move self
about patient care areas. Occasionally lift and move medical
equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
Ability to verbally communicate related to patient care. Consistent
computer and phone, general office equipment use. Update medical
records while in a stationary position up to 30% of the time.
QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree from an accredited Nurse
Practitioner Program Current licensure as a Registered Nurse
Practitioner in New York State required. National certification in
nurse practitioner specialty (ANCC, AACP or NAPNAP) is preferred
BLS, required. ACLS or other certification, as required by
department. Certifications must be obtained within one (1) month of
employment. Demonstrate an understanding of clinical risk
Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications Clinical experience providing treatment
for addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders in an
inpatient or residential environment Experience evaluating program
effectiveness and implementing data-driven process improvement,
preferably in medical education or hospital administration
Keywords: Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research, Bridgeport , Nurse Practitioner - Full Time, Healthcare , Calverton, Connecticut
