Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Not Specified, NY, USA
- Healthcare
- Contract
- Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner
- Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Methadone treatment
The Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides medical and psychiatric evaluations and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for patients with substance use disorders in an outpatient setting. This locum position requires prescribing and managing medications such as Methadone and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team for treatment planning and care coordination. Candidates must have New York State licensure, DEA registration, and at least one year of MAT prescribing experience.
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for an ASAP locum need within an established outpatient substance use treatment program. This is a fast-hire opportunity for a provider who can step in quickly to support medical and psychiatric services, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) with Methadone. All clinical backgrounds are welcome, provided MAT experience requirements are met.
Location: Long Island, NY (on-site)
Schedule: 35 hours/week
- Monday - Friday : 9AM-5PM (Preferred)
- Monday - Wednesday: 9AM-5PM & Thursday 9AM-7PM (4 day work week)
Employment Type: Locum / Contract (Immediate Start)
Key ResponsibilitiesPerform medical and psychiatric evaluations in an outpatient setting
Prescribe, manage, and monitor medications, including MAT services
Provide ongoing medication management for individuals receiving substance use treatment
Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, and clinical leadership to ensure continuity of care
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and care coordination
Active and unrestricted New York State licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority
Minimum of 1 year of experience prescribing Medication-Assisted Treatment, including Methadone
NPs or PAs from any clinical background will be considered
Immediate start / expedited hiring process
Flexible locum engagement
Established outpatient program with clinical support
Competitive locum compensation
Potential for extension or longer-term placement




