On-Call Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
About The Position
Samba Recovery is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and dependable Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide on-call psychiatric support during weekend evening and overnight hours at its 24/7 detoxification and residential recovery facility in Jonesboro, Georgia. The role provides psychiatric consultation, medication management, clinical assessment, and treatment recommendations for adults receiving treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. It is primarily remote and on-call, supporting on-site nursing and clinical personnel; on-site evaluation may be required based on clinical needs and facility protocols. The practitioner must remain accessible by telephone and approved electronic communication systems throughout assigned on-call periods and respond promptly to clinical concerns. Coverage may be regularly assigned or rotational based on facility needs. The schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 4:30 PM until 8:00 AM the following morning. Compensation may include an on-call availability stipend, additional payment for completed psychiatric assessments or other clinical services, and payment for required on-site evaluations when applicable. Specific compensation arrangements, response times, and coverage expectations will be discussed during the interview process.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted Georgia Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license.
- Current national certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
- Prescriptive authority consistent with Georgia law and applicable nurse protocol agreements; DEA registration when required for assigned duties.
- Experience in psychiatric care, behavioral health, addiction medicine, or substance use disorder treatment.
- Sound clinical judgment in urgent psychiatric situations and effective interdisciplinary communication.
- Ability to remain accessible and responsive throughout assigned on-call periods.
- Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in inpatient detoxification, residential addiction treatment, or behavioral health facilities.
- Familiarity with ASAM Criteria and co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders.
- Experience managing psychiatric medication in addiction recovery settings.
- Familiarity with medications for substance use disorders and remote psychiatric consultation.
- Experience with Kipu or comparable behavioral health electronic health record systems.
Responsibilities
- Provide after-hours psychiatric consultation and guidance to nursing and behavioral health staff.
- Assess psychiatric symptoms, behavioral health concerns, and co-occurring conditions in patients undergoing substance use disorder treatment.
- Provide medication management, including medically appropriate prescribing, modifications, and monitoring within authorized practice parameters.
- Support after-hours admissions with psychiatric consultation, clinical review, and treatment recommendations as appropriate.
- Respond to urgent psychiatric concerns, including severe anxiety, agitation, suicidal ideation, behavioral instability, and changes in mental status.
- Coordinate with the Medical Director, nursing personnel, and interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Recommend escalation to emergency services, a higher level of care, or hospital transfer when clinically indicated.
- Document clinical consultations, treatment orders, and interventions accurately and promptly.
- Maintain compliance with Georgia APRN practice requirements, HIPAA, facility policies, and applicable accreditation standards.
- Remain accessible and respond promptly throughout assigned on-call periods.
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