What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Medicine position at Geisinger Health System?
Job Summary : Join our team as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner focused on integrated mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) services. The Addiction Medicine Advanced Practitioner Training Program is designed to equip clinicians with essential skills to provide Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in a primary care, community-based setting aimed at underserved populations. This program emphasizes clinical training and expertise, ensuring effective mental health and addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Key Responsibilities :
- Participate in the implementation of MOUD in community-centered environments.
- Engage in comprehensive clinical training, including peer-to-peer support as you start delivering MOUD services.
- Connect with and manage patients receiving MOUD, offering behavioral health counseling and linking them to social support systems for sustained care.
- Collaborate effectively with caregivers both within your team and externally.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with patients and the immediate care team.
Specific Duties Include :
Work typically occurs in a clinical environment, and you are accountable for fulfilling job-specific obligations while adhering to all organizational policies and procedures. This job description outlines typical responsibilities for success in this role, with additional department-oriented skills and competencies considered essential.
Position Details :
Education : Master’s Degree in Nursing (Required)
Experience : Relevant clinical experience preferred.
Certification(s) and License(s) :
Licensed Registered Nurse (state of Pennsylvania); Certified Nurse Practitioner (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners)
About Our Organization : Our healthcare system has proudly served the community for over 100 years. With multiple hospital campuses, a large health plan, and ongoing research initiatives, we are a leader in health innovation and community care.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion : We value diverse backgrounds and experiences. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply, and we are committed to ensuring fair opportunities for all candidates.
Our Vision & Values : We strive to enhance health by acting with KINDNESS , pursuing EXCELLENCE , encouraging LEARNING , fostering INNOVATION , and ensuring SAFETY for our patients and staff.
Benefits : We offer comprehensive healthcare benefits from day one for full-time and part-time positions, including vision, dental, and prescription coverage.
