Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant
About The Position
Wellbridge is committed to creating an environment where those struggling with substance use disorders can find hope, healing, and a path toward recovery. We believe in prioritizing patient-centered care, ensuring that each person who walks through our doors receives the utmost compassion and support on their journey to wellness. We invite you to explore a career with Wellbridge and are proud to offer comprehensive and affordable benefits including lifestyle perks such as free cafeteria service and an on-site gym/wellness center! Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant - Per Diem. This position is eligible for applicable shift pay differentials. This position serves as one of Wellbridge’s medical Providers, with focus on psychiatric consultation, and works closely with interdisciplinary group of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants responsible for the day-to-day operation throughout our campus to achieve exceptional patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Master's degree from an accredited Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse Practitioner in New York State required.
- BLS, required.
- Demonstrate an understanding of clinical risk
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
Nice To Haves
- National certification in nurse practitioner specialty (ANCC, AACP or NAPNAP) preferred.
- ACLS or other certification, as required by department. Certifications must be obtained within one (1) month of employment.
- Clinical experience providing treatment for addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders in an inpatient or residential environment.
Responsibilities
- Psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, consultation, and treatment of all Wellbridge patients
- Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to oversee the development of personalized treatment plans for each individual Wellbridge patient
- Receptive to and a driver of innovation through implementation of approaches, capitalizing on technology, integration of research and educating all staff
- Maintain understanding of current treatments, knowledge, and practices in addiction care
- Support strategic efforts to identify opportunities for translational medicine and innovation
- Collaborate with Wellbridge research team to develop a measurement-based care system to guide program improvement
- Hire, manage employee development and performance management of assigned staff
- Participate in routine clinical team meetings
- Work closely with the advocacy, residential, and legal teams to coordinate services to patients
- Responds in a timely fashion to staff concerns
- Meet with the program leadership team to review issues affecting patient care, patient satisfaction, and general operations and performance
- Assist with community presentations, as applicable
- Manage and promote relationship with academic and research institutions to promote addiction research and training for nurses and nurse practitioners
- Maintain a safe and caring environment, delivering care in a culturally sensitive manner and consistent with Wellbridge mission, vision and values.
Benefits
- comprehensive and affordable benefits
- lifestyle perks such as free cafeteria service
- an on-site gym/wellness center
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Career Level
Mid Level
