Family & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Company: The Recovery Village Atlanta
Location: Roswell
Posted on: February 1, 2025
Job Description:
Overview:
-We are seeking a Family & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join
our team! - -Advanced Recovery Systems is a trusted, physician-led
behavioral healthcare company dedicated to providing
evidence-based, expert care for addiction and mental health
conditions. We work with health care providers, organizations and
individuals to connect those in need to life-saving addiction
treatment and mental health support that repairs lives, families
and the surrounding communities. -Founded in December 2013 by Dr.
Mitchell Eisenberg and Dr. Lewis Gold, Advanced Recovery Systems
now has facilities across the U.S. Every facility in our network
strives to provide the highest quality of care, using
evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Specialized
programming designed to meet the unique needs of veterans and first
responders is also offered in select facilities. -
-#indmedicalhiring
Responsibilities:
The Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides medical
services/ patient care to patients admitted to ARS facilities and
throughout treatment within the continuum of care. The Family and
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner supports and follows the policies,
rules, and regulations of the facility as well as the standards of
State and Federal regulations. -Works effectively with the facility
leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the
following: -CORE 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 mental health issues.
- Must have knowledge of medications, assessment for medication
complications, detoxification protocols and prescribing medications
in general.
- Screen for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) including psychoactive
substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.
- Screen for danger to self or others with an evidenced based
assessment tool-the Columbia Suicide Screening Rating Scale
(CSSRS). Analyze and interpret data to determine treatment
recommendations and priorities.
- Screen for pain and understands treatment strategies for pain
including pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches. Strategies
should reflect an individualized approach based on the individual's
current presentation, medical judgment and the risks and benefits
associated with strategies, including potential risk of dependency,
addiction, and abuse.
- Demonstrates proficiency using the electronic health record
with all required documentation. ensuring compliance with all
company policies and procedures, state regulation, Joint Commission
standards and Medical Needs Criteria. These records will be
completed and authenticated in a timely manner per policy. This
includes but is not limited to the following electronic record
documents:
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Physical Examinations
- Medical Progress Notes
- Medical Discharge Summaries
- Medication and ancillary orders
- 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.
- Participates in continuing professional development.
- Demonstrates adherence to accepted ethical and behavioral
standards of conduct.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.
- Supervises all level of care changes and providers peer reviews
when required.
- Provides supervision/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.BENEFITS:
- Pay: Competitive rates, starting at $90-$100
- Malpractice: -Free liability protection with tail coverage
provided
- Retirement: 401K
- Insurance: Free -Teladoc access and visits at NO cost to the
employee.
Qualifications:
COVID-19 Vaccination RequirementAdvanced Recovery Systems complies
with state-specific COVID-19 vaccination mandates for healthcare
workers. Team members in our facilities/offices located in states
with vaccination mandates are required to be fully vaccinated
against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if stipulated) unless
approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability,
medical condition, pregnancy, or religious belief that prevents
them from being vaccinated. -
- Graduated from an accredited Nursing Master's Program with a
Family Nurse Practitioner or higher.
- Must have experience in addiction medicine and behavioral
health.Familiarity with ASAM/ ASAM Criteria and other indicated
healthcare standards are necessary. Communication skills to relate
to all levels of facility staff. Self-motivated and confident.
- Licensed Nurse with Master's Degree or higher to practice
medicine, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Nurse
Practitioner in the appropriate state, as applicable,
required.
- Musthave a DEA to prescribe Controlled medications in the
state(s) working. SAMHSA/ DEA Buprenorphine waiver is preferred at
time of hire and will obtain within 30 days of hire. May need a
protocol agreement to be completed by the NP and Medical
Director.
- Must complete DATA 2000 Waiver or Suboxone
Training.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:Knowledge of the Principles and
Practices of Addiction Medicine, including Detoxification and
Medication Assisted Therapy.Adheres to the NP Healthcare code of
ethics.Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards.Knowledge of HIPPA
policies.Demonstrates proficiency in communication and written
skills.Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding patient
confidentiality, hospital regulations.Knowledge of Drug-Free
Workplace Policies.History working with electronic medical records
as well as proficiency with typing.Time management skills.CORE
COMPETENCIES:Required to be Demonstrated Prior to Providing
Independent CareProficiency in the timely completion of the medical
history, physical (H&P) and Psychiatric Assessment.Proficiency
in the completion of the follow-up evaluation in terms of the
assessment of the present illness, continued treatment of medical
and/or withdrawal symptoms, and updated treatment plan.Must be able
to type for documentation of patient care.Ability to function as a
team player and able to integrate other disciplines into the
current treatment plan and patient care.Demonstrate ability to
handle any call situation while on call.ASAM criteria, COWS and
CIWAS scoring, Detoxification from Opiates, Benzodiazepines and
Alcohol.Demonstrate proficiency and knowledge of medications,
assessment for medication complications, and prescribing of
medications.Use of the Electronic Health Record.AGE SPECIFIC
INDIVIDUALS SERVED/RESPONSIBILITY:Adults and Children/Adolescents
(as applicable) -The Company complies with state and federal
nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination
based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion,
or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups
based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of
discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to
discriminatory practices/EEO -We are proud to be a drug-free
workplace.
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