Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Unpaid Intern

Under supervision of FCS Psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and following state regulations for the evaluation and prescribing of medications for new patients and follow-up consumers, Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant students will work within a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) model to provide medication services, including office-based opioid treatment and outpatient withdrawal management.

NP and PA students can be responsible for outpatient care of medical and psychiatric clients, liaison for hospital and structure emergency care for patients, participation inpatient care teams, and assistance to management, as requested. Students must demonstrate knowledge of co-occurring disorders and appropriate interventions.