Advanced Practice Provider - Inpatient SUD Consults

At Steadfast Health we’re a on a mission to deliver hope, healing, and long-term health to those experiencing substance use disorder, through best-in-class addiction treatment and an unwavering belief that lasting recovery comes from partnering with our patients as respected equals in their care journey. We’re a passionate team striving to raise the standard of compassionate care for our patients, and we know that to do that, we must care for our people first. We’d love to meet you and tell you about what we’re building!

Role Summary As a Steadfast Health APP, working in our hospital partner settings, you’ll practice at the top of your license, providing a compassionate, evidence-based, addiction medicine consult service, filling a critical gap in substance use disorder care. You will serve as a primary point of contact for providers in the hospital, providing timely consultations, treatment recommendations, and mission-driven support to patients. As a key member of the hospital-based consult team, you’ll work closely with attending physicians, hospitalists, nursing staff, and case managers.

Physician backup will be readily available, and you’ll remain closely connected to Steadfast’s leadership team. Here, you’re not just joining a care team, you’re helping shape the future of addiction treatment within the hospital system.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance Flexible time off with generous PTO, floating holidays, and paid volunteer days Re-Fuel Days: 4 additional paid days off annually for mental health, rest, or CEU activities Continuing education: Annual CEU stipend plus ongoing paid training Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential access to therapy, legal, financial, and wellness resources MA/LPN, and Peer Recovery Specialist support so you can practice at the top of your license Collaborative care model with physician backup and therapist support SoFi student loan interest rate discount, Rightway Health Concierge, 1 year free pet Telehealth through Pawp, and Perkspot Discount Marketplace 401(k) with up to 5% company match 100% employer-paid short- and long-term disability and employer-sponsored life insurance Clinician-led leadership, including Dr.

Responsibilities

Conduct inpatient consultations for patients with substance use disorders and related comorbidities. Collaborate closely with hospital teams, including attending physicians, nursing staff, and case managers, to develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans. Provide compassionate patient-centered advocacy through the application of Motivational Interviewing principles.

Deliver up-to-date, life-saving, cutting-edge SUD therapies with ongoing mentorship from specialty-trained addiction experts. Assist in ensuring smooth handoffs to outpatient Steadfast Health clinics and community resources, ensuring continuity and reducing barriers to long-term recovery. Build strong, respectful relationships with hospital staff, contributing to an integrated, collaborative model of care.

Demonstrate flexibility and proactive problem-solving in a dynamic, fast-paced hospital environment. Continuously pursue learning opportunities to stay current on addiction medicine and hospital-based best practices. Provide occasional cross-coverage for outpatient clinic APPs as needed, ensuring seamless patient care and team support.

Qualifications

NP (FNP, AGNP, PMHNP preferred) or PA-C (Internal, Family, Emergency, or Hospital Medicine experience preferred), licensed in the state of Tennessee. Minimum of 1–2 years of hospital-based clinical experience strongly preferred. Comprehensive medical and/or psychiatric evaluation and management experience in substance use disorder treatment.