Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner – Opioid Treatment Program (Contract Position) 
Location: NBCC for Burlington Comprehensive Center at Mount Holly – Mobile Unit Program 

The New Brunswick Counseling Center (NBCC) is currently seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner to join our Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) on a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of our mobile unit initiative, working alongside a dedicated team of medical and behavioral health professionals to provide compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals receiving treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Oversee and ensure nursing services and program operations are in compliance with State and Federal regulations. 

• Supervise and evaluate program nurses to maintain
  high standards of care. 

• Ensure appropriate nursing and medication administration coverage during clinic operation hours. 

• Conduct comprehensive admission and annual assessments, gathering medical, mental health, and substance use histories. 

• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests (e.g., TB, HIV, Hepatitis). 

• Monitor and support the medical needs of clients who are pregnant, HIV-positive, or medically complex. 

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support individualized treatment plans. 

• Triage clients for medical supervision or external referral; track outcomes and conduct follow-ups. 

• Administer medications for OUD, including injectables where appropriate. 

• Prescribe medications to address substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. 

• Monitor clients on psychotropic medications for adverse reactions or side effects. 

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation per regulatory standards. 

• Perform additional clinical duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution. 

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license and certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in New Jersey. 

• Prescriptive authority in New Jersey or eligibility to obtain it. 

• Waiver to prescribe Buprenorphine for OUD treatment. 

• CPR/AED certification (current). 

• Minimum of 2 years’ clinical experience in a relevant specialty area (e.g., addiction, psychiatry, primary care), or an equivalent combination of training and experience. 

Why Join Us? 

At NBCC, we are committed to delivering quality, client-centered care with a focus on recovery, dignity, and respect. Our mobile units are expanding access to critical care for underserved populations. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by opioid use disorder.