The Nurse Practitioner in coordination with the supervising physician, is primarily responsible for increasing access to substance abuse and medication assisted treatments; coordinating and managing health care services and health education; encouraging health and wellness and disease prevention. The candidate will effectively engage patients; will report to the Medical Doctor for clinical supervision and the Chief Program Officer/Vice President of Behavioral Health Services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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The Nurse Practitioner will participate in direct patient care.
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Monitors, observes and interprets patients’ symptom(s), assessing needs to provide the best possible care.
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Provide instant medical care in emergencies.
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Assessment of patients with known history of substance abuse disorders.
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Refer patients when necessary to appropriate medical and behavioral health facilities and follow up such referrals.
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Coordinate with Medical Doctor and clinical staff for tele-practice services.
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Conduct HIV/ HEP C screenings/testing and treatment referrals to high risk populations.
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Conduct medical and addiction medicine care including the use of Buprenorphine and/or IM Naltrexone.
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Will perform inductions and maintenance of patients on Buprenorphine.
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Author medication orders.
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Coordination of care with Behavioral Health Team (CASAC, Mental Health clinicians, Care Manager, Peers) to ensure continuity of care.
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Provide consultation and training to on-site staff.
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Assist with the identification and counseling of mental health and substance abuse problems.
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Work in a non-traditional environment; e.g. – mobile unit visiting underserved, disadvantaged and disenfranchised communities and populations.
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Participates in departmental staff meetings and committees as required.
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Is an integral part of the treatment team, consulting with clinicians and participating in team meetings and case conferences; resolving participant problems utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
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Submits accurate and timely documentation.
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Document services and treatment plans in EHR systems.
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Is aware of and adheres to all agency and funding source policies and procedures.
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May be required to work evenings and weekends.
Other Skills and Abilities:
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Responds to changes in work requirements.
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Shows flexibility in changing of schedules as needed.
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Is willing to take on additional responsibilities as required.
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Uses good judgment in bringing issues to the attention of supervisor.
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Organizes tasks, manages time well and directs oneself.
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Performs job tasks in a manner that does not result in negative audit reviews.
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Refers to and follows agency policy and procedures.
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Responds to opportunities and requirements for skill development.
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Demonstrates openness to input on work issues from supervisor and co-workers.
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Meets productivity requirements for position.
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Maintains a work focused atmosphere; shares techniques for increasing productivity.
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Performs duties in a manner that expedites work requirements.
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Manages time, adheres to deadlines and prioritizes tasks.
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Reports potential safety hazards on agency property.
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Uses good judgment in matters of safety and liability for which there may not be prescribed procedures.
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Shares information only where the “need to know” exists.
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Conversations are conducted with privacy in mind (information is not discussed in public areas).
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Demonstrates tact, courtesy, and helpfulness in relating to community agencies, coworkers, participants and other associates.
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Responds to problems and conflict with solution-focused thinking.
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Works effectively with people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or national origin.
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Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
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NYS License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse and certification by the NYSED in medicine to practice as a Nurse Practitioner. Must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
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DATA 2000 “X” waiver.
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NYS Prescriptive Rights
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Behavioral Health background preferred.
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Must have computer skills.
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Must successfully complete a criminal background check, obtain clearance from the Office of Children and Family Services and be drug free.
