Psych Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
The Psychiatric Provider delivers psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and behavioral health treatment for patients receiving detoxification, residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and/or other care. The role includes two schedule options: Monday through Thursday, 12 p.m.–10:30 p.m., or Friday through Sunday, 12 p.m.–12:30 a.m. The provider works with the Medical Director and an interdisciplinary treatment team to develop and adjust treatment plans, address urgent behavioral health needs, support patients and families, and maintain compliant clinical documentation. The position supports care that is compassionate, ethical, and patient-centered, and helps maintain compliance with relevant clinical, privacy, licensing, and medication regulations.
Requirements
- Current licensure as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA).
- Active CAQH profile.
- Current DEA registration.
- Experience using electronic medical records (EMR).
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, communication, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Ability to communicate diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans clearly and compassionately with patients and families.
Nice To Haves
- 2–5 years of behavioral health, addiction medicine, detoxification, residential treatment, or psychiatric practice experience.
- Experience treating individuals with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders.
- Experience with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
- Experience with detoxification protocols and withdrawal management.
- Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and behavioral healthcare regulatory requirements.
- Experience in residential, PHP, or substance use treatment settings.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, mental status examinations, substance use assessments, medication reviews, and risk assessments.
- Diagnose and treat psychiatric and co-occurring substance use disorders using DSM-5 criteria and evidence-based practices.
- Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric and detoxification support medications within scope of practice.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical presentation and response to treatment.
- Collaborate with the Medical Director on complex psychiatric cases, detoxification protocols, and medication treatment strategies.
- Provide crisis intervention and psychiatric consultation for urgent behavioral health concerns.
- Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, case consultations, and discharge planning.
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, treatment recommendations, and recovery planning.
- Provide education and clinical guidance to nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members regarding psychiatric conditions and medication management.
- Maintain availability during assigned on-call or clinical coverage periods.
- Support compliance with Joint Commission standards, state licensing regulations, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, DEA requirements, and organizational policies.
- Foster a culture of compassionate, ethical, and patient-centered care.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
