MAT Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary

The MAT Nurse Practitioner (MAT NP), working 32 hours at Orange County, Goshen NY, delivers high-quality, patient-centered care to incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders, with a specialized focus on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).

This role combines advanced clinical responsibilities with addiction treatment expertise and is essential to improving health outcomes and continuity of care in the correctional setting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive medical and behavioral health assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide ongoing care for patients enrolled in MAT programs.
• Prescribe and monitor MAT medications, including buprenorphine, naltrexone, Sublocade, Brixadi, and Vivitrol, in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Carry out and document medical evaluations in compliance with NCCHC, ACA, PBNDS, and facility-specific standards.
• Manage care for both acute and chronic medical conditions, integrating substance use treatment into overall health care delivery.
• Collaborate with MAT nurses, mental health clinicians, and correctional staff to ensure patient safety, medication adherence, and continuity of care.
• Educate patients about MAT, medication safety, harm reduction, relapse prevention, and self-care strategies.
• Participate in grant-related MAT activities, including data entry, monitoring, and reporting in collaboration with the facility’s data team.
• Cook with external specialty clinics and community resources to support post-release continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Education & Licensure:
  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Active and unrestricted Advanced Practice Nurse license in the state of employment.
  • Current DEA, CDS, and DEA-X waiver (DATA 2000) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Preferred Experience:
  • At least two (2) years of Nurse Practitioner experience preferred.
  • Experience in correctional healthcare, addiction treatment, behavioral health, or MAT strongly preferred.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Excellent clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
  • Proficient in administering and monitoring MAT medications and managing withdrawal symptoms.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and crisis management abilities.
  • Able to function effectively within a secure environment and multidisciplinary team.
  • Proficient in electronic medical record systems and basic computer applications (Word, Excel).
  • Strong understanding of substance use disorders, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care.