MAT NP/PA - Correctional Health Care Leader

CFG Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CFG Health is seeking a MAT Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (MAT NP/PA) at Essex County Correctional Facility to deliver 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.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program.
• Active and unrestricted Advanced Practice license in the state of employment.
• Current DEA, CDS, and DEA-X waiver (DATA 2000) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Two years NP/PA experience in related settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive medical and behavioral health assessments and develop treatment plans for MAT patients.
• Prescribe and monitor MAT medications incl. buprenorphine, naltrexone, and related agents.
• Document medical evaluations per NCCHC, ACA, PBNDS, and facility standards.
• Manage labs, results, and care for acute and chronic conditions.
• Collaborate with MAT nurses, mental health staff, and correctional personnel for safe, continuous care.
• Educate patients on MAT, harm reduction, relapse prevention, and self-care strategies.
• Coordinate with external clinics for post-release continuity of care.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

MAT administration

Crisis management

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

Harm reduction

Education

NP/PA program graduate

Active APN license (state)

DEA, CDS, and DATA 2000 waiver

BLS certification

2+ years NP/PA experience (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

CFG Health is seeking a MAT Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (MAT NP/PA) at Essex County Correctional Facility to deliver 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.