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Job DescriptionSalary: 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., • 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.

Certified and licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in NJ. Our mission is to enhance patient outcomes and improve healthcare processes by providing cutting-edge solutions to healthcare providers and patients alike. Certification from ANCC (or equivalent) as an Adult, Family, Geriatric and/or Acute Nurse