MAT NP/PA for Correctional Health & Addiction

Cfg Health System; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

CFG Health System in Newark, NJ, seeks a MAT Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to deliver high-quality MAT care in the Essex County Correctional Facility. The role combines advanced clinical responsibilities with addiction treatment expertise for incarcerated individuals.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assess, treat, and monitor MAT patients, prescribe medications, complete documentation, and participate in quality improvement activities while ensuring safety and continuity

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive medical and behavioral health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for MAT patients.
• Prescribe and monitor MAT medications (e.g., buprenorphine, naltrexone, Sublocade, Brixadi, Vivitrol) per guidelines.
• Document evaluations in accordance with NCCHC, ACA, PBNDS, and facility standards.
• Coordinate care with MAT nurses, mental health staff, and correctional personnel to ensure safety and continuity of care.
• Educate patients about MAT, harm reduction, relapse prevention, and self-care strategies.
• Support grant-related MAT activities including data entry and reporting with the facility data team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic skills

Treatment planning

MAT administration

Patient education

Crisis management

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

NP/PA program graduate

Active and unrestricted APR license

DEA/ CDS / DATA 2000 waiver

BLS certification

Job description

CFG Health System in Newark, NJ, seeks a MAT Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to deliver high-quality MAT care in the Essex County Correctional Facility. The role combines advanced clinical responsibilities with addiction treatment expertise for incarcerated individuals.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assess, treat, and monitor MAT patients, prescribe medications, complete documentation, and participate in quality improvement activities while ensuring safety and continuity