APRN- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

About Us:

https://www.optimallivingservices.com/

Optimal Living Services believes that every individual has obstacles they will need to face, and that the services our team provides will give hope to all of our clients. We partner with clients to increase awareness and empower them to develop the skills to manage these challenges. We utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and group therapy to meet our client's needs while reducing social stigma. Our mission is to promote choices for healthier lives and safer communities by providing professional assistance to those in need of prevention, crisis intervention, criminal justice alternatives, community outreach, substance abuse and mental health treatment services, and basic life skill development.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an APRN (full-time, part-time, or contracted) who can provide therapeutic care in the field of mental health and fulfill the general duties and responsibilities of a licensed nurse practitioner in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Essential Functions:

• Completes recovery life history assessments, provides interventions, and makes referrals, as appropriate, in collaboration with staff.
• Provides education on medication management to clients, parent/guardians, and all necessary individuals.
• Maintains complete, confidential, and up-to-date client records (client files, incident reports, discharge summaries, etc.)
• Conducts monthly follow-up appointments with clients.
• Communicates effectively, in a timely way, regarding the patient's needs, progress, and problems, including recommendations, with various agencies involved in the patient's life.
• Represents, in a professional manner, the patients and the agency in court, if necessary, with testimony, legal matters, depositions, and recommendations regarding the patient's treatment.
• Understands the need for crisis intervention in case of acute emotional of physical distress and is willing and able to provide such.
• Makes appropriate and effective referrals when necessary.
• Serves as member of the Management Team, which creates and maintains a consistent and nurturing environment for all clients. Assists in developing and adhering to all policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with other staff in program development and client consultation.
• Attends and participates in all training, continuing education, and meetings, as required.

Qualifications:

Ability to work with persons in a manner that shows sensitivity to cultural diversity, sexual orientation, and racial/ethnic differences. If in recovery, must have maintained a minimum continuous sobriety of two years and work an active recovery program. Must exhibit the following:

• Must pass a Criminal Background Check and have no history or evidence of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three years immediately prior to the date of employment at the Program, and no misuse of alcohol or other drugs while employed at this Program.
• Must be able to operate independently and does not need a collaboration agreement to operate (preferred).
• Must hold and maintain a valid license to practice as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• Must be of the conviction that substance use disorders and other co-occurring disorders are treatable illnesses and constitute a public health problem.

Benefits: Optimal Living Services offers a rich benefits package for full-time, eligible employees and includes paid time off, paid holidays, healthcare, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and retirement savings.

Travel: No travel required.