Nurse Practitioner

• Conduct psychiatric and medical evaluations for individuals receiving services across Outreach program modalities.
• Provide initial physical examinations and ongoing medical follow-up as clinically indicated.
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage medications in accordance with New York State regulations, agency policy, and program licensure requirements.
• Collaborate with Medical Directors, psychiatrists, and other prescribing providers regarding diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management.
• Administer and manage medications as permitted under applicable program licenses and regulatory standards.
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary staff regarding client diagnosis, treatment needs, and the impact of medications on functioning.
• Participate in case conferences, treatment team meetings, and clinical consultations as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including diagnoses, progress notes, medication records, and treatment plan reviews, within the agency’s electronic health record (EHR).
• Provide clinical consultation and on-call coverage as assigned to support continuity of care.
• Ensure compliance with I-STOP, DEA, OASAS, OMH, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and seek opportunities to enhance healthcare delivery through professional development and external collaboration.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a licensed Nurse Practitioner and currently registered as such by the New York State Education Department.
• Must have at least one year of education, training, and/or experience in alcoholism, substance abuse or chemical dependence services.
• Must maintain own malpractice insurance.