Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing medical and medication evaluation and management to a range of clients having co-occurring substance abuse and psychological disorders under the supervision of the Medical Director. The Nurse Practitioner assists with assessment and evaluation at time of admission to a residential or detox program or facility.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct intake evaluations, medication assessments, and crisis response to new and existing clients.
• Develop individual treatment plans based upon assessment data, and provide interventions as necessary including the provision of on-going medication management treatment.
• Provide consultation and health education to facility staff as it is relative to the treatment and medication needs of clients.
• Provide special assessments of clients awaiting discharge, participate in discharge planning for residential programs.
• Maintain documentation of treatment including treatment plans, progress notes, medication informed consent, treatment plan reviews, and other required information in compliance with agency and third-party compliance standards.
• Adhere to compliance guidelines for client care, policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Available for alternate, evening and weekend schedules and shifts may be required to meet client needs, state and regulatory agency requirements and business necessity.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with current and former clients, client family members and referral sources.
• Comply with company’s code of conduct.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

Certifications:

• Valid Nurse Practitioner Licensure.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience working with persons with mental health diagnosis, and/or substance abuse disorders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of serious mental illness and substance abuse disorders and treatment by a variety of appropriate therapeutic interventions including psychopharmacology.
• Knowledge of nursing practice and medical evaluation, physical diseases and treatment.
• Knowledge of psychiatric and medical emergency stabilization.
• Knowledge of social, psychological, and physical factors of mental and emotional disorders.
• Knowledge and ability to understand and use medical and psychological terminology.
• Knowledge of regulations pertaining to psychiatric nursing and the treatment of co-occurring disorders.
• Skill in using theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy.
• Skill in assessing symptoms and behavior patterns of emotionally disturbed and mentally ill patients.
• Knowledge of basic computer programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and function calmly in situations, which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to demonstrate Practice-Based Client Care and Procedural Skills.
• Skill in professional interaction and communication with clients.
• Ability to understand and adhere to Professional Code of Conduct.

Applicable State Requirements:

• Must meet pre-employment and maintain all applicable state and job-related guidelines for background screening, fingerprinting, drug test, health screening, DMV, Insurance, CPR/Basic First Aid and license/credential verifications.