Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Part-Time 14 Hours

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.

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