Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
Nurse Practitioner Opioid Treatment Program (Contract Position)
Location : New Brunswick Counseling Center Mobile Unit Program
The New Brunswick Counseling Center (NBCC) is currently seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner to join our Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) on a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of our mobile unit initiative, working alongside a dedicated team of medical and behavioral health professionals to provide compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals receiving treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD).
Key Responsibilities :
- Oversee and ensure nursing services and program operations are in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
- Supervise and evaluate program nurses to maintain
high standards of care.
Ensure appropriate nursing and medication administration coverage during clinic operation hours.Conduct comprehensive admission and annual assessments, gathering medical, mental health, and substance use histories.Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests (e.g., TB, HIV, Hepatitis).Monitor and support the medical needs of clients who are pregnant, HIV-positive, or medically complex.Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support individualized treatment plans.Triage clients for medical supervision or external referral; track outcomes and conduct follow-ups.Administer medications for OUD, including injectables where appropriate.Prescribe medications to address substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.Monitor clients on psychotropic medications for adverse reactions or side effects.Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation per regulatory standards.Perform additional clinical duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications :
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution.Current Registered Nurse (RN) license and certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in New Jersey.Prescriptive authority in New Jersey or eligibility to obtain it.Waiverto prescribe Buprenorphine for OUD treatment.CPR / AED certification (current).Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in a relevant specialty area (e.g., addiction, psychiatry, primary care), or an equivalent combination of training and experience.SCHEDULE :
20 hours per week, scheduled as needed in accordance with agency requirements.
Why Join Us?
At NBCC, we are committed to delivering quality, client-centered care with a focus on recovery, dignity, and respect. Our mobile units are expanding access to critical care for underserved populations. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by opioid use disorder.
