MAT Advanced Practice Nurse (DOH/PHD/SE #10116833)

$48.29 - $77.27 Hourly

$100,448 - $160,716 Annually

This position is a Pay Band HL

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

Public Health is a Division of the New Mexico Department of Health. The Southeast Region Public Health Division consists of 8 counties with 10 public health offices. Each office houses diverse staff members offering services promoting healthy behaviors to have a better quality of life.

Why does the job exist?

This part-time position provides MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) services to clients who have experienced opiate use disorder. This position will be working in support of public health staff to provide these services and to promote the MAT program through various means of health promotion. One of the various means could be through a telehealth system where the client cannot be at the clinic in person.

How does it get done?

Mostly through face-to-face interaction through appointments made. There could be a possibility of telehealth playing a role in providing this service. Assessments and screening will aid in assisting the clients through the MAT program as well as providing client education and counseling pertaining to the condition. Moderate travel may be necessary.

Who are the customers?

Public Health, community members in multiple counties.

Ideal Candidate

Have a background in public health; experience working with community partners; and understanding of health systems and their functioning.

Minimum Qualification

Licensed by the New Mexico Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), or as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) by the New Mexico Department of Health and two (2) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

Licensed as a Certified Nurse Practitioner

Working Conditions

Office setting, clinics.

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Agency Contact Information: Jimmy Masters (505) 222-4633. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.