American Addiction Centers

The Worcester, Massachusetts location operates as AdCare Hospital, a substance abuse disorder treatment facility where nurses provide professional nursing care to patients undergoing addiction treatment. Nursing responsibilities include conducting detox assessments using COWS (Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale) and CIWAS tools, coordinating with medical providers on care plans, administering medications, and overseeing nursing staff on assigned shifts. The current opening is for a night shift position (7p-7a). AAC emphasizes career development paths and offers both clinical and remote opportunities across its nationwide network of facilities. The organization markets itself as providing strong compensation and benefits, though nurse reviews suggest the reality of pay and workload may not always match the company's messaging. Working in addiction treatment can be deeply rewarding for nurses drawn to behavioral health, but reviews indicate challenges with staffing levels, task overload, and compensation that prospective nurses should weigh carefully.

AAC's mission is to provide quality, compassionate, and innovative care to adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. The organization emphasizes comprehensive and customized treatment plans and seeks employees who find meaning and fulfillment in helping people overcome addiction.