Posted 9mo ago

Nurse Practitioner

@ New Brunswick Counseling Center
Mount Holly, New Jersey, United States
OnsiteContract
Responsibilities:overseeing nursing, supervising nurses, ensuring coverage
Requirements Summary:NP with RN and FNP/ANP license, prescriptive authority, 2+ years clinical experience in addiction/psychiatry, Buprenorphine waiver.
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Job Description

Nurse Practitioner – Opioid Treatment Program (Contract Position) 
Location: NBCC for Burlington Comprehensive Center at Mount Holly – 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. 
  • Waiver to 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.