Nurse Practitioner - PRN

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Middletown Township, PA

55d

About The Position

STR Behavioral Health’s premier mental health and addiction treatment center located in Levittown. The programs we offer include detox, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient care with licensed recovery housing. The approach at our treatment centers is firmly rooted in individualized, person-centered care to help clients uncover the “why” behind their disorders and help them build foundational relationships that help answer the “how” in moving forward. We work closely with every client to create personalized, high-quality treatment plans that cater to their specific needs and increase their chances of success. Our clinical team also meets regularly to adjust each treatment plan as the client progresses through treatment. Additionally, we work closely with each client’s family and other stakeholders to help people thrive in recovery. This position is responsible for the health and safety of all clients. This position assesses and prescribes appropriate medications as well as assess medical and psychiatric issues/ concerns and makes appropriate referrals. This position consults with treatment team on primary diagnosis and co-occurring issues.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years experience in a Detoxification and/or Residential Setting, preferably in substance abuse.
Certified in the state of Pennsylvania as a CRNP or Physician’s Assistant
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to work with a clinical team to make recommendations and implement strategies that will benefit clients
Willingness to take calls during after hours days and times.

Responsibilities

Maintaining a safe and secure environment
Help Clients by providing information, services, and assistance
Prescribe Detoxification medication regimens that are safe, appropriate, and effective for clients with substance use disorder
Routine checkups and Medication checks for clients in services
Conducting follow up and evaluation of client physical and psychiatric conditions.
Prescribe medications as necessary and check on the efficacy of medication regimen
Document clinical, medical, and psychiatric treatments and recommendations
Pre-screen and approve potential clients by reviewing psych and medical records for admission
Order Lab work and UAs as needed
Complete Psychiatric Evaluations for every admitting client
Complete physical for every admitting client
Make referrals to specialist as needed
Order and administer Vivitrol as needed
Consult with the treatment team
Complete progress notes as needed
Support Nursing staff.