Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

The Tempo Group; Woodmere (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Legal insurance

Job summary

Tempo Group Counseling Services in Woodmere, NY seeks a part-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support our NYS OASAS-licensed 822 Comprehensive Outpatient Program, primarily serving patients with substance use disorders in the Opioid Treatment Program.

The role requires NYS licensure and DEA, experience in behavioral health and MAT, and ability to collaborate on treatment planning with a multidisciplinary team, including early morning shifts and occasional weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral health, mental health and substance use treatment.
• Strong MAT knowledge including methadone treatment.
• Current NYS licensure for PA or RN with NP certification and DEA registration.
• Ability to work under NYS supervision/collaboration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical evaluations for substance use, mental health and related needs.
• Order and manage methadone treatment in the OTP with monitoring.
• Prescribe and manage other medications for SUD as appropriate.
• Monitor responses, withdrawal, side effects and safety.
• Provide medical coverage during early morning hours and some weekends.
• Collaborate with Medical Director, nurses, therapists on care plans.
• Educate patients about medications, overdose prevention and recovery.
• Maintain timely documentation and confidentiality.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

MAT knowledge

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

New York State PA licensure

DEA registration

Job description

Part Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Substance Use Treatment and Opioid Treatment Program

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Agency: Tempo Group Counseling Services |Woodmere NY

Schedule: 20 hours per week; early morning hours with some weekend coverage required

Compensation: $60–$95 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Tempo Group Counseling Services, a community-based nonprofit with more than 55 years of service to Long Island, seeks a part‑time Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for our NYS OASAS-licensed 822 Comprehensive Outpatient Program. This position will primarily serve patients with substance use disorders in our Opioid Treatment Program (OTP).

The ideal candidate has experience in behavioral health, mental health, and substance use treatment, with a strong understanding of medication‑assisted treatment (MAT), including methadone. Join a multidisciplinary medical and clinical team providing compassionate, patient‑centered care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical evaluations and assess substance use, mental health, and related medical needs.
• Order and manage methadone treatment within the OTP, including initiation, dose adjustments, and ongoing monitoring, consistent with professional scope of practice and applicable requirements.
• Prescribe and manage other medications for substance use disorders, as appropriate.
• Monitor medication response, withdrawal symptoms, side effects, interactions, and patient safety.
• Provide medical coverage during early morning medication hours, including some weekend hours.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director, nursing staff, therapists, and other team members on treatment planning and coordination of care.
• Educate patients about medications, overdose prevention, and recovery.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation and protect patient confidentiality.

Required Qualifications

• Current New York State PA licensure and registration, or current New York State RN licensure and NP certification in an appropriate specialty.
• Current DEA registration with controlled substance authority appropriate to the position.
• Experience working in behavioral health, mental health, and substance use treatment is required.
• Strong knowledge of SUD treatment and MAT, including methadone treatment for opioid use disorder.
• Ability to practice within applicable New York State requirements, including physician supervision or collaboration, as required.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Availability for 20 hours weekly, including early mornings and some weekend hours.

Preferred: Prior OTP experience and experience managing methadone treatment.

Benefits

• Dental, Vision & Legal only
• Generous vacation/PTO

Tempo Group Counseling Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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