Clinical Nurse Practitioner

Full-time or Part-time Clinical Nurse Practitioner is needed in the Opioid Treatment Program, operated by Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Division of Community Mental Hygiene.

Nurse Practitioner at the Opioid Treatment Program would provide Medication Management to patients, including assessment of patients seeking treatment of Methadone and assess the appropriateness for this level of treatment.

Note Shifts Available For Hauppauge

Location:

Hauppauge OTP Clinics

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday (6AM - 2PM), Tuesday-Saturday (6AM - 2PM)

OR

Flexible between 6AM -2PM.

Key Elements Of The Role

Initiate Methadone induction and provide ongoing Medication Management for Methadone.

Conduct Health Assessments to make a determination on status of patients, as well as medical service needs.

Assessments would include diagnoses, assist in the development of Service Plans and ensure patients would receive the required care within accepted standards of practice.

Gather and interpret patient history, assess for diagnoses, provide care for acute and chronic mental illnesses, provide education, counseling and guidance.

Follow up on patient's bloodwork and refer accordingly when warranted to patient's medical diagnoses and needs.

Provide Crisis Intervention to patients when required.

Makes referrals to other health care providers and/or consults a physician as needed;

Does related work as required.

Benefits For You Now And Your Future

Health Insurance:

Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Pension

Paid Time Off:

Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.

Work-Life Balance:

County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

Starting Salary Range:

$74,124-$123,192

This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time

Sponsorship is not available for this role

Minimum Qualifications

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Valid certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) issued by, and registered with, the State of New York, with a specialization in a definite area of practice recognized by the State of New York.

Infection Control certificate ( by NYS)

Valid DEA

Addiction Services: 1 year (Preferred)

IMPORTANT NOTE F

OROPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAMS:

The program providers must have experience in addiction medicine or psychiatry, including using medications for substance use disorders, and have completed an accredited residency training program

Note:

Board certification in their primary medical specialty and in addiction psychiatry or addiction medicine is preferred.

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