Addiction Medicine Physician Assistant

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for an ASAP locum need within an established outpatient substance use treatment program. This is a fast-hire opportunity for a provider who can step in quickly to support medical and psychiatric services, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) with Methadone. All clinical backgrounds are welcome, provided MAT experience requirements are met.

Location: Long Island, NY (on-site)
Schedule: 35 hours/week

• Monday - Friday : 9AM-5PM (Preferred)
• Monday - Wednesday: 9AM-5PM & Thursday 9AM-7PM (4 day work week)

Employment Type: Locum / Contract (Immediate Start)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform medical and psychiatric evaluations in an outpatient setting

• Prescribe, manage, and monitor medications, including MAT services

• Provide ongoing medication management for individuals receiving substance use treatment

• Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, and clinical leadership to ensure continuity of care

• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and care coordination

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted New York State licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

• Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority

• Minimum of 1 year of experience prescribing Medication-Assisted Treatment, including Methadone

• NPs or PAs from any clinical background will be considered

Why This Role

• Immediate start / expedited hiring process

• Flexible locum engagement

• Established outpatient program with clinical support

• Competitive locum compensation

• Potential for extension or longer-term placement