FT Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner

• Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP/PMHNP) or Physician Assistant
• Facility Address: 443 S. Hwy 105 Palmer Lake, CO 80133
• Clinical Schedule: 8am-5pm, 7-days a week

We are seeking a compassionate and collaborative Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), or Physician Assistant (PA) to join the clinical team at Recovery Village Indianapolis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a provider who enjoys treating both the medical and psychiatric needs of patients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

What You’ll Do

• Provide comprehensive medical and psychiatric assessment and treatment for patients throughout the addiction treatment continuum.
• Evaluate patients for substance use disorders, intoxication, withdrawal, and other medical or psychiatric conditions.
• Assess and manage withdrawal symptoms and prescribe medications in accordance with established protocols and clinical judgment.
• Evaluate medication effectiveness, adverse effects, complications, and potential drug interactions.
• Assess patients for risk of suicide or harm to others using evidence-based tools, including the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) and PHQ-9.
• Develop individualized treatment recommendations based on clinical findings and patient needs.
• Assess nutritional concerns and deficiencies and provide appropriate interventions or referrals.
• Evaluate and manage acute and chronic pain using appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, case managers, and other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, state regulations, and Joint Commission standards.
• Participate in weekend coverage and telephonic on-call responsibilities as needed.
• Why Join Advanced Recovery Systems?
• Join a nationally recognized behavioral healthcare organization.
• Work alongside experienced addiction medicine and psychiatric professionals.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
• Practice in a collaborative, physician-led environment.
• Treat both psychiatric and medical conditions within a comprehensive addiction treatment setting.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for eligible positions.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Join Our Team
• If you're passionate about helping individuals overcome substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, we would love to hear from you.
• Apply today to join the team at Recovery Village Indianapolis and make a difference every day.
• JOB DUTIES: Provides excellent medical care with the ARS philosophy outlined by the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director. This includes the ability to establish rapport, systematically gather data, determine the readiness of an individual for treatment and change and apply accepted criteria for diagnosis of substance use disorders.
• Screen for co-occurring Prima
• B.Physical Examinations
• C.Medical Progress Notes
• D.Medical Discharge Summaries
• E.Medication and ancillary orders
• F.Allergies
• G.Diagnosis and updating diagnosis
• H.Laboratory Date interpretation and documentation
• I.HIV results positive or negative must be reviewed and documented in the medical record. STD positive results must be communicated to nursing so they can report to the State Health dept as applicable and reviewed with patient to consider treatment options.
• Understands ASAM criteria and Medical Needs Criteria provided and will document decision making and treatment planning accordingly.
• Understands the On-Call responsibilities: will provide contact and back-up numbers, being responsive and available when assigned on-call duties. Must be within one hour of facility when on-call.
• Other required tasks with the Medical Director: Develops cost-effective methods to provide medically necessary therapeutic services.
• Assists in formulating and supporting the highest standards of patient care.
• Review all level of care changes and provides peer reviews when required.
• Provides support to Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and students as required.
• Understands and abides by all safety/risk, infection control and other guidelines as required.
• If Non-Exempt, clocks into ADP at the designated time frames.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited Nursing Master’s Program with a Family Nurse Practitioner or higher and a Psychiatric Nurse practice degree.
• Experience in Addiction Medicine/ Primary Behavioral Health preferred.
• Familiarity with JCAHO and other indicated healthcare standards is preferred.
• Familiarity with ASAM/ ASAM Criteria and other indicated healthcare standards is preferred.
• Application of Continuous Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Team philosophy and ability to develop and apply organizational strategies.
• Communication skills to relate to all levels of facility staff. Self-motivated and confident.
• Depending on the state practicing, may need a protocol agreement to be completed by the NP and Medical Director.
• Licensed Nurse with Master’s Degree or higher to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP) in the appropriate state, as applicable, required.
• Must have a DEA to prescribe controlled medications and have had training on Buprenorphine Prescribing as outlined by the DEA in the state(s) working.
• DEA-authorized prescribers will be required to demonstrate that they have completed at least eight (8) hours of educational training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
• Depending on the state practicing, may need a protocol agreement to be completed by the NP and Medical Director. Depending on the state, the DEA may not be able to be obtained until the protocol has been approved by the local nursing board. This is the only exception to not having a DEA at hire.
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