Nurse Practitioner​/Allied Health Professional

Position type / Expected hours of work

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) provides medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals experiencing substance-related withdrawal in a Withdrawal Management (Detox) setting. The APN functions under a collaborative agreement with a physician and is responsible for ensuring safe, evidence-based withdrawal management, medication management, and coordination of care in compliance with New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) and DMHAS regulations.

• Perform comprehensive medical assessments upon admission and throughout withdrawal management.
• Diagnose and treat substance withdrawal syndromes, including but not limited to alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and stimulants.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized withdrawal management plans, including medication protocols.
• Prescribe, administer, and monitor withdrawal-related medications (e.g., benzodiazepines, clonidine, buprenorphine, naltrexone, supportive medications) in accordance with scope of practice and collaborative agreement.
• Utilize standardized withdrawal tools (e.g., CIWA-Ar, COWS) and document clinical decision‑making.
• Monitor for and respond to medical or psychiatric emergencies, including escalation to physician or transfer to higher level of care when indicated.

• Conduct medication reconciliation on admission and discharge.
• Ensure safe prescribing practices, medication monitoring, and adherence to program protocols.
• Educate patients on medications, side effects, and treatment expectations.

• Collaborate with the Medical Director, nursing staff, counselors, and interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case reviews, and discharge planning.
• Coordinate referrals to ongoing SUD treatment, MAT programs, primary care, or higher levels of care.

• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
• Ensure documentation meets NJ DOH, DMHAS, Medicaid, and accreditation standards.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and quality‑improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to all facility policies, infection‑control standards, and patient‑safety protocols.

• Provide clinical guidance and education to nursing and clinical staff regarding withdrawal management.
• Support staff competency related to detox protocols, emergency procedures, and medication administration.
• Participate in policy development and protocol updates as needed.

Please be aware that this job description is not intended to provide a complete list of the activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee in this position. Responsibilities, activities, and duties can change at any time, with or without prior notification.

• Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in the State of New Jersey (NJ Board of Nursing).
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey.
• National APN certification (e.g., ANCC, AANP) consistent with population focus.
• Active CDS and DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain).
• Collaborative Practice Agreement with a NJ‑licensed physician.
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP) from an accredited program.

Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in substance use disorder treatment, detoxification, inpatient psychiatry, emergency medicine, or related setting (preferred).

• 35 hours per week
• Typical shifts:
  Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Flexible based on census and medical needs

• 16–32 hours per week
• Set clinical days or rotating schedule

• As needed for admissions, coverage, or regulatory compliance
• May include evenings, weekends, or holidays.