Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Are you an experienced provider passionate about substance use disorder and mental health treatment? We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide comprehensive evaluation, detoxification assessment, and rehabilitative treatment for adults facing substance abuse, mental illness, and co-occurring disorders. In this role, you will help in addressing immediate health crises and managing ongoing wellness at residential, rehabilitation, or detox level of care.

• Clinical Assessments: Conduct thorough evaluations, taking relevant medical histories and perform physical health assessments based on the patient’s clinical signs and symptoms.
• Diagnosis & Diagnostics: Identify urgent patient needs, make differential diagnoses, and perform waived testing (including urine screenings, blood work, and glucose monitoring as appropriate).
• Care Planning: Develop prioritized, mutually acceptable plans of care in collaboration with our supervising physicians and according to written practice protocols.
• Treatment: Implement targeted treatment plans utilizing diagnostic tests, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, patient education, and strategic specialist referrals.
• Continuity of Care: Provide systematic follow-up evaluations to track treatment effectiveness, modify management plans, and help patients achieve optimum mental health goals.
• Advocacy & Patient Education: Foster a safe clinical environment, champion patient advocacy across all levels, facilitate entry into the mental health care system, and lead impactful medical groups and educational seminars for patients.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, legible, and highly confidential electronic medical records while partnering with professional colleagues to ensure comprehensive healthcare.

Schedule: Part-time working two to three days a week *****Must be willing to work weekends

Candidates must fulfill the requirements for either the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant track:

For Nurse Practitioners (NP):

• Education: Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Licensure & Certification: Current, valid New York State (NYS) Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in good standing.
• Legal Requirements: Certified as an NP pursuant to § 6910, with full prescription writing privileges pursuant to § 6902.3b of the NYS Education Law.
• Credentials: Active ANCC credentialing and certification.

For Physician Assistants (PA):

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensure & Certification: Current, valid New York State (NYS) Physician Assistant (PA) license, registered and in good standing.

Shared Core Requirements (Both Tracks):

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of related clinical work experience, demonstrating proven competence in behavioral health, detox, or addiction medicine.
• Credentials: Active DEA license and current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• Regulatory Compliance: Meet all requirements indicated by the NY Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs to perform histories, physicals, and prescribe specialized medications.
• Competency: Must demonstrate competence in the specific areas relevant to this role, as assessed during competency reviews.

Core Skills

• Technical Savvy: Strong computer skills, including proficiency with computer-based data management programs, electronic medical records (EMR), and point-of-interview technology.
• Communication: Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills to connect with a diverse patient population and a multidisciplinary team.
• Clinical Execution: Superior attention to detail alongside sharp, independent decision-making and problem-solving skills under pressure.