Nurse Practitioner- Psychiatric

• →Full-time schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
• →Manageable caseload of 8–10 patients per day
• →Work alongside a team of experienced psychiatric providers
• →State-of-the-art electronic medical record system (HCS)
• →Facility census of approximately 195 patients within a 230-bed treatment center

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner with psychiatric experience preferred
• Ability to perform psychiatric assessments and medication management
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care and recovery

Join a dedicated team making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals seeking treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

• Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
• Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan
• Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.
• Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.
• Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.
• Encourage family involvement in patient care. Respond to identified patient and family educational needs.
• Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.
• Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
• Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.
• May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required.
• Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
• DEA license.

Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.