Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner

The Recovery Village • Vancouver, WA

4d • $80 - $120 • Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Recovery Systems is seeking a compassionate PRN Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner to provide medical and mental health services to patients admitted to its facilities and throughout the continuum of care. The practitioner follows facility policies and applicable state and federal regulations and works with facility leadership to support successful operations and high-quality patient care. The position covers facilities in Vancouver and Ridgefield, Washington, with a need for weekend coverage and occasional later-afternoon weekday shifts.

The practitioner provides care consistent with the company’s clinical philosophy and evidence-based standards. Responsibilities include assessing patients for mental health and substance use conditions, withdrawal, safety concerns, nutrition needs, and pain; recommending and coordinating appropriate treatment; prescribing and managing medications; and documenting care in the electronic health record in accordance with company policy, state regulation, and Joint Commission standards. The role also includes understanding ASAM criteria, supporting level-of-care decisions, contributing to quality and cost-effective care, and meeting assigned on-call responsibilities.

Advanced Recovery Systems is a physician-led behavioral healthcare company treating addiction and mental health conditions. It was founded in December 2013 and operates facilities across the United States, using evidence-based therapeutic models and offering specialized programming for veterans and first responders at select facilities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing master’s program with a Family Nurse Practitioner degree or higher and a psychiatric nurse practitioner degree.
• Licensed with a master’s degree or higher to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the applicable state.
• Hold a DEA registration to prescribe controlled medications and have completed state-applicable training on buprenorphine prescribing as outlined by the DEA.
• DEA-authorized prescribers must demonstrate completion of at least eight hours of educational training on treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
• Depending on the state, complete a protocol agreement with the NP and Medical Director; in some states, DEA registration may be obtained after protocol approval by the local nursing board.
• Be available for assigned on-call duties and remain within one hour of the facility while on call.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of facility staff; be self-motivated and confident.
• Follow company policies and procedures, applicable state and federal regulations, and relevant care and safety standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in addiction medicine or primary behavioral health.
• Familiarity with JCAHO and other applicable healthcare standards.
• Familiarity with ASAM criteria and other applicable healthcare standards.
• Ability to apply Continuous Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Team philosophy and develop and apply organizational strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and mental health care to patients admitted to ARS facilities and throughout the continuum of care.
• Establish rapport, gather clinical data, assess readiness for treatment and change, and apply accepted diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders.
• Screen for co-occurring primary mental health conditions and substance use disorders, including toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.
• Assess medication complications and use knowledge of detoxification protocols and prescribing medications.
• Screen for danger to self or others using evidence-based tools, including the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (CSSRS) and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9); interpret findings to determine treatment recommendations and priorities.
• Screen for nutrition deficiencies, provide interventions, or refer for nutrition consultation as appropriate.
• Assess pain and use individualized pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment strategies, considering clinical presentation and risks and benefits, including dependency, addiction, and abuse.
• Complete and authenticate required electronic health record documentation in a timely manner, including evaluations, examinations, progress notes, discharge summaries, orders, allergies, diagnoses, laboratory interpretation, and relevant HIV and STD results.
• Understand ASAM criteria and medical-necessity criteria and document clinical decision-making and treatment planning accordingly.
• Fulfill assigned on-call responsibilities, provide contact and backup numbers, remain responsive and available, and stay within one hour of the facility while on call.
• Work with the Medical Director to develop cost-effective methods for medically necessary therapeutic services and support high standards of patient care.
• Review level-of-care changes and provide peer reviews when required.
• Support Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and students as required.
• Follow safety, risk, infection-control, and other applicable guidelines.
• Clock into ADP at designated times if classified as non-exempt.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free liability protection through a professional liability insurance policy that also covers the employee after leaving the company for the period of employment, if needed.
• Paid sick leave accrued at one hour for every 40 hours worked, consistent with Washington law.
• Eligibility to participate in the 401(k) after meeting the plan’s hours requirement.
• Employee referral bonus of up to $4,000.
• Travel Concierge, LifeMart employee discounts, Health Advocate, and EAP programs.
• Pay of $80–$120 per hour, dependent on education, certifications/licensure, and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level