Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider

WisHope Recovery • Beloit, WI

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

WisHope Recovery Programs provides integrated behavioral health, mental health, and substance use disorder treatment for individuals working toward lasting recovery. Our programs bring together medical, psychiatric, clinical, peer support, and administrative professionals to deliver coordinated, person-centered care for individuals with complex and co-occurring needs. As WisHope continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced advanced practice provider who is comfortable working across programs, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and helping strengthen access to high-quality behavioral health and addiction treatment services.

WisHope is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), or Physician Assistant (PA-C) to provide medical and psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and ongoing clinical support for individuals receiving services through WisHope programs. This role is well suited for a provider with experience or strong interest in psychiatry, behavioral health, addiction medicine, substance use disorder treatment, dual diagnosis, and co-occurring mental health conditions. The provider will work closely with WisHope's clinical and medical teams to assess needs, develop and monitor treatment plans, support safe medication practices, and coordinate care across disciplines. Responsibilities are performed within the provider's licensure, training, credentialing, and authorized scope of practice.

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current Wisconsin credential as an Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber / Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C), with prescriptive authority as applicable to the role.
• Clinical experience in psychiatry, behavioral health, addiction medicine, substance use disorder treatment, primary care, or another setting involving complex medical and behavioral health needs.
• Ability to assess and manage individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders within authorized scope of practice.
• Demonstrated competence in medical and/or psychiatric assessment, treatment planning, medication management, and clinical decision-making.
• Strong documentation skills and proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and clinical judgment skills.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary, recovery-oriented treatment environment.
• Professional, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach to individuals with diverse clinical needs and recovery goals.

Nice To Haves

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) preparation or significant psychiatric / behavioral health experience.
• Experience in addiction medicine, substance use disorder treatment, dual diagnosis, or integrated behavioral health care.
• Experience providing medication-assisted treatment (MAT), medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), or other evidence-based pharmacologic treatment for substance use disorders.
• Experience treating clients with co-occurring psychiatric, substance use, and medical conditions.
• Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Experience contributing to clinical program development, quality improvement, policy development, workflow improvement, or staff education.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive medical and psychiatric assessments, including initial evaluations and ongoing follow-up care.
• Evaluate mental health, substance use, medical, and co-occurring conditions and determine appropriate treatment recommendations within scope of practice.
• Provide psychiatric medication management and prescribe medications within authorized scope of practice, monitoring effectiveness, side effects, adherence, and clinical response.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provide ongoing medical and psychiatric follow-up, including assessment of changes in mental status, physical health, withdrawal risk, medication response, and overall clinical stability.
• Support evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) / medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) when clinically appropriate and within credentialed scope.
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, physicians, case managers, peer support professionals, behavioral health staff, and program leadership to coordinate care.
• Communicate clinical findings, treatment recommendations, medication changes, and safety concerns clearly and promptly to the appropriate members of the treatment team.
• Coordinate referrals, laboratory work, drug screening, specialty care, and transitions of care as clinically indicated.
• Support safe medication administration, prescription verification, medication reconciliation, and appropriate medication-management processes.
• Document assessments, diagnoses, treatment decisions, medication changes, client interactions, and care coordination accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in treatment planning, clinical consultation, team meetings, family collaboration, and other interdisciplinary activities as appropriate.
• Educate clients regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment recommendations, recovery supports, and available services to promote informed participation in care.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent medical or psychiatric concerns and coordinate escalation of care when needed.
• Contribute to program development, quality improvement, clinical workflows, staff education, and initiatives that strengthen client care and organizational effectiveness.
• Maintain client confidentiality, professional boundaries, and respectful, trauma-informed care consistent with WisHope policies and applicable professional standards.
• Travel between WisHope program locations as needed to support client care and organizational needs.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement savings account
• Interdisciplinary clinical and medical team support
• Opportunities for continued professional growth and development
• The opportunity to help strengthen and expand integrated behavioral health and recovery services across WisHope programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level