Nurse Practitioner

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 decision

making, 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.
Requirements
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.