Nurse Practitioner in Bronx, New York at Vocational Instruction Project Community Services Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the oversight of the Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner conducts clinical assessment

and MOUD induction on the Mobile Medication Unit and at the clinic. The Nurse Practitioner

completes DSM-5-TR based assessment, co-occurring screening, and structured overdose risk

assessment, reviews the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, and, through shared decision

making, determines the appropriate FDA-approved medication and initiates treatment when

clinically appropriate.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Conduct DSM-5-TR based clinical assessment and establish OUD diagnosis and
• individualized treatment plans.
• Screen for co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders and complete
• structured overdose risk assessment.
• Check the New York State PDMP for each new admission and document results.
• Initiate MOUD, including first methadone dose on the unit when clinically appropriate,
• under Medical Director oversight.
• Provide shared decision-making so individuals have a genuine choice of FDA-approved
• medications.
• Coordinate rapid linkage to clinic-based ongoing dosing and care; maintain timely EHR
• documentation.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current New York State licensure as a Nurse Practitioner and current DEA registration.
• Buprenorphine-prescribing authority and completion of required OUD training.
• Experience providing MOUD or treating individuals with opioid use disorder.
• Willingness to work on a mobile medication unit and a flexible schedule including early
• mornings.

JOB SETTING:

• Office and mobile setting.
• Periodically functions within a thirty (30) foot motorized Mobile Medication Unit;
• temperature-controlled for inclement weather.
• Must possess sight, hearing, and manual senses, or prosthetics that ensure completion
• of the essential functions of the position.
• Occasionally must lift a maximum of 10 lbs.