Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Behavioral Health - Woodmere, NY

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Behavioral Health
Woodmere, NY
Overview:
Our well-established behavioral health center in Woodmere, NY is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide direct clinical care to patients receiving methadone and other substance use treatment services. You ll play a key role in supporting safe, effective recovery as part of a collaborative team of physicians, counselors, and nursing staff.
Position Offers:
Schedule: Three days per week, 6:30 AM 12:30 PM
Competitive pay: $60 95 per hour (DOE)
Dental, vision, and legal coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Malpractice coverage provided
Opportunities for professional growth within an established organization
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive medical and psychiatric assessments of substance use, mental health, and related medical needs
Prescribe, adjust, and manage methadone and other medications for substance use disorder (SUD) in accordance with clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements, including initiation, dose adjustments, and ongoing monitoring within the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)
Monitor treatment response, withdrawal symptoms, side effects, and potential interactions, including review of labs and diagnostic tests
Provide follow-up visits, including medication reviews, symptom management, and crisis intervention as needed
Provide medical coverage during early morning medication hours, including some weekend hours
Collaborate with the Medical Director, nursing staff, therapists, and the interdisciplinary team on individualized treatment planning and coordination of care
Educate patients and families on medications, overdose prevention, harm reduction, and recovery
Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record and participate in quality improvement initiatives and case conferences
Qualifications:
Active, current Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensure in New York
Minimum 1 year of experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder, or mental health, with a background in opioid treatment and methadone
Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing
Experience with diverse or underserved populations preferred
Bilingual a plus
Why Join Us:
Join an established behavioral health center where your expertise makes a lasting difference in patients recovery, with a part-week morning schedule and a supportive, collaborative team.

Daniel Bell
JOB-11925

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