Nurse Practitioner Job at New Brunswick Counseling Center in New Brunswick

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.