Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a detoxification and/or residential setting; substance abuse experience is preferred.
• Certification in Pennsylvania as a CRNP or Physician’s Assistant.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to collaborate with a clinical team on recommendations and strategies that benefit clients.
• Willingness to take calls after hours.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in substance abuse treatment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Provide clients with information, services, and assistance.
• Prescribe safe, appropriate, and effective detoxification medication regimens for clients with substance use disorders.
• Conduct routine checkups and medication checks for clients receiving services.
• Follow up on and evaluate clients’ physical and psychiatric conditions.
• Prescribe medications as necessary and assess the efficacy of medication regimens.
• Document clinical, medical, and psychiatric treatments and recommendations.
• Pre-screen and approve potential clients for admission by reviewing psychiatric and medical records.
• Order laboratory work and urine analyses as needed.
• Complete a psychiatric evaluation and physical examination for every admitting client.
• Make referrals to specialists as needed.
• Order and administer Vivitrol as needed.
• Consult with the treatment team.
• Complete progress notes as needed.
• Support nursing staff.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with peers, accounting team members, affiliated facilities, and third-party vendors as necessary.