Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities Inc·New York
The Nurse Practitioner provides direct patient care focusing on substance abuse and medication-assisted treatments, including Buprenorphine and Naltrexone. They coordinate healthcare services with a multidisciplinary behavioral health team and operate in community-based settings like mobile units.
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.
Duties: and Responsibilities:
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
The Nurse Practitioner will participate in direct patient care.
Monitors, observes and interprets patients’ symptom(s), assessing needs to provide the best possible care.
Provide instant medical care in emergencies.
Assessment of patients with known history of substance abuse disorders.
Refer patients when necessary to appropriate medical and behavioral health facilities and follow up such referrals.
Coordinate with Medical Doctor and clinical staff for tele-practice services.
Conduct HIV/ HEP C screenings/testing and treatment referrals to high risk populations.
Conduct medical and addiction medicine care including the use of Buprenorphine and/or IM Naltrexone.
Will perform inductions and maintenance of patients on Buprenorphine.
Author medication orders.
Coordination of care with Behavioral Health Team (CASAC, Mental Health clinicians, Care Manager, Peers) to ensure continuity of care.
Provide consultation and training to on-site staff.
Assist with the identification and counseling of mental health and substance abuse problems.
Work in a non-traditional environment; e.g. – mobile unit visiting underserved, disadvantaged and disenfranchised communities and populations.
Participates in departmental staff meetings and committees as required.
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.
Submits accurate and timely documentation.
Document services and treatment plans in EHR systems.
Is aware of and adheres to all agency and funding source policies and procedures.
May be required to work evenings and weekends.
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.
Monday - Friday 6AM - 2PM
Candidates must hold a NYS license as a Registered Professional Nurse and NP certification from NYSED, along with NYS Prescriptive Rights and a DATA 2000 'X' waiver. Eligibility for Medicaid and Medicare programs and a clean criminal background check are also required.
Market context
Nurse Practitioner roles in New York are often competitive because employers look for advanced licensure, graduate-level preparation, and clear authorization to perform medical acts. In this posting, the combination of RN and APRN credentials, a master’s degree in nursing, vaccination proof, and physical lifting ability signals a role with both clinical and resident-care demands. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original description, then confirm your licensure status and any facility-specific practice approvals before applying.
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