Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient Addiction Treatment, Flexible Schedule South Shore

Company: Olesky Associates
Location: Worcester
Posted on: November 23, 2020

Job Description:

Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient Addiction Treatment, Flexible Schedule South Shore A group practice that provides outpatient opioid, and alcohol addiction treatment services is currently seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to work in an Outpatient clinic. This is a 10 - 24 hour per week position. Applicants should possess expertise in consultation with individuals who need emotional, psychological, and behavioral support. Program clinicians will work collaboratively with the nurse to provide comprehensive approaches to patients' needs. The groups care model includes medical care, counseling, comprehensive toxicology testing, case management and medical management of psychiatric medications The Nurse Practitioner works under the supervision of the Medical Director and is a member of a multi-disciplinary team tasked with providing office-based Buprenorphine services to chemically affected adults experiencing opioid dependence, who have significant barriers to accessing treatment resources. The ARNP is responsible for providing Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) medical services; Buprenorphine inductions and prescriptions; evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment; crisis stabilization; referral to rehabilitation services; and coordination with community providers, as necessary. Experience in the field of addiction medicine is required. Practitioner must be licensed in Massachusetts and waivered to prescribe Buprenorphine. Practitioner will work as a contractor (1099) and be paid hourly. Professional growth opportunities possible.

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