FT Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

The Recovery Village•Columbus, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Recovery Systems is a physician-led behavioral healthcare company focused on providing evidence-based care for addiction and mental health conditions. We aim to connect individuals in need with life-saving treatment and support. The Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner plays a crucial role in providing medical and mental health services to patients within ARS facilities, ensuring adherence to facility policies and regulatory standards. This role involves close collaboration with the facility leadership team to achieve operational success.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited Nursing Master’s Program with a Family Nurse Practitioner or higher and a Psychiatric Nurse practice degree.
Licensed Nurse with Master’s Degree or higher to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP) in the appropriate state, as applicable.
Must have a DEA to prescribe controlled medications.
Must have had training on Buprenorphine Prescribing as outlined by the DEA in the state(s) working.
DEA-authorized prescribers will be required to demonstrate that they have completed at least eight (8) hours of educational training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
Depending on the state practicing, may need a protocol agreement to be completed by the NP and Medical Director.
Depending on the state, the DEA may not be able to be obtained until the protocol has been approved by the local nursing board. This is the only exception to not having a DEA at hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Addiction Medicine/ Primary Behavioral Health preferred.
Familiarity with JCAHO and other indicated healthcare standards is preferred.
Familiarity with ASAM/ ASAM Criteria and other indicated healthcare standards is preferred.
Application of Continuous Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Team philosophy and ability to develop and apply organizational strategies.
Communication skills to relate to all levels of facility staff.
Self-motivated and confident.

Responsibilities

Provides excellent medical care in alignment with the ARS philosophy, including establishing rapport, gathering data, assessing treatment readiness, and diagnosing substance use disorders.
Screens for co-occurring Primary Mental Health issues.
Screens for Substance Use Disorders (SUD), including toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.
Possesses knowledge of medications, assessment for medication complications, detoxification protocols, and prescribing practices.
Screens for danger to self or others using the Columbia Suicide Screening Rating Scale (CSSRS) and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), analyzing data to determine treatment recommendations.
Screens for nutrition deficiencies and makes appropriate interventions or referrals.
Screens for pain and understands treatment strategies, including pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches, with an individualized and risk-benefit approach.
Demonstrates proficiency in using the electronic health record (EHR) for all required documentation, ensuring compliance with company policies, state regulations, and Joint Commission standards in a timely manner. This includes Psychiatric Evaluations, Physical Examinations, Medical Progress Notes, Medical Discharge Summaries, Medication and ancillary orders, Allergies, Diagnosis updates, Laboratory Data interpretation, and HIV/STD results documentation.
Understands and applies ASAM criteria and Medical Needs Criteria for documentation and treatment planning.
Understands and fulfills On-Call responsibilities, ensuring responsiveness and availability within one hour of the facility when assigned.
Develops cost-effective methods for providing medically necessary therapeutic services.
Assists in formulating and supporting the highest standards of patient care.
Reviews all level of care changes and provides peer reviews when required.
Provides support to Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and students as needed.
Understands and abides by all safety/risk, infection control, and other required guidelines.
Clocks into ADP at designated time frames if Non-Exempt.
Performs other assigned tasks and duties.