Lake County Health Department
Waukegan, IL
Oct 14, 2026
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(Part-time) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Full Practice Authority - MAT Program
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Full Practice Authority is a valuable member to our Medication Assisted Treatment Program (MAT) who provides direct medical clinical care of clients, including History and Physicals at admission and on an annual basis to include ordering labs, appropriate follow-ups, generating referrals, counseling clients, developing treatment plans and prescribing medications within the licensed scope of practice.
Our Medication Assisted Treatment Program (MAT) provides continued treatment for managing substance use disorders, specifically Opioid Use Disorders and Alcohol Use Disorders. All of our outpatient substance abuse programs, including our MAT Program, help clients learn to live without using drugs or alcohol. We pair clinical treatment with the support necessary to instill hope and empower our clients to lead meaningful and productive lives. Our MAT Program will utilize various medications in the treatment of the client’s substance use disorder, primarily Suboxone, Naltrexone (Vivitrol) and Sublocade, along with individual and group therapy, case management, and referrals to medical and psychiatric services.
Schedule: 20 hours a week
- Work hours will be determined based on agreed needs of the clinic
Education Requirements
Graduation prior to start date from a Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Nursing from a
a. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program accredited by either the CCNE or the ACEN, or
b. Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) program accredited by either the CCNE or the ACEN
Preferred: At least 1 year of experience providing medication-assisted recovery (MAR) part-time, or equivalent
Certification and Licensure
Initial and continuing certification as a
a. FNP by the ANCC, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board (AANPCB) or other national certifying body as required by state law, or
b. ANP by the ANCC, or other national certifying body as required by state law.
- Current active and unrestricted license from the State of Illinois as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with Full Practice Authority; or a letter from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation stating that the application for licensure endorsement has been approved, with receipt of Illinois license following within six months of initial application date for endorsement.
- Current active and unrestricted Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) from the State of Illinois.
- Registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) with current license in good standing.
About Lake County Health Department
As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members, who can help make a difference in our agency, and most importantly, in our community.