Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the oversight of the Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner conducts clinical assessment

and MOUD induction on the Mobile Medication Unit and at the clinic. The Nurse Practitioner

completes DSM-5-TR based assessment, co-occurring screening, and structured overdose risk

assessment, reviews the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, and, through shared decisionmaking, determines the appropriate FDA-approved medication and initiates treatment when

clinically appropriate.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

● Conduct DSM-5-TR based clinical assessment and establish OUD diagnosis and

individualized treatment plans.

● Screen for co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders and complete

structured overdose risk assessment.

● Check the New York State PDMP for each new admission and document results.

● Initiate MOUD, including first methadone dose on the unit when clinically appropriate,

under Medical Director oversight.

● Provide shared decision-making so individuals have a genuine choice of FDA-approved

medications.

● Coordinate rapid linkage to clinic-based ongoing dosing and care; maintain timely EHR

documentation.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

● Current New York State licensure as a Nurse Practitioner and current DEA registration.

● Buprenorphine-prescribing authority and completion of required OUD training.

● Experience providing MOUD or treating individuals with opioid use disorder.

● Willingness to work on a mobile medication unit and a flexible schedule including early

mornings.

JOB SETTING:

● Office and mobile setting.

● Periodically functions within a thirty (30) foot motorized Mobile Medication Unit;

temperature-controlled for inclement weather.

● Must possess sight, hearing, and manual senses, or prosthetics that ensure completion

of the essential functions of the position.

● Occasionally must lift a maximum of 10 lbs.

Well established non profit. Call to schedule an interview

Company Description

Well established non profit. Call to schedule an interview