Crisis Stabilization NP/Physician — Mental Health Care

Entertimeonline; Cedartown (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible benefits

Retirement plan with employer matching

PTO 4 weeks

10 paid holidays

Personal day

Public/NHSC loan forgiveness

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health seeks a Physician or Nurse Practitioner to join a 24/7 Crisis Stabilization Unit serving individuals with behavioral health and substance use problems. You will conduct diagnostic assessments and manage medications, developing treatment plans grounded in biopsychosocial approaches and evidence-based guidelines.

Responsibilities include physical/mental health assessments, data collection from multiple sources, and coordinating emergency care when needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required.
• Active, unrestricted MD or APRN license in Georgia.
• 1–2 years’ mental health experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical and mental health assessments and document health history.
• Develop treatment plans for mental health, substance use, and psychiatric disorders.
• Prescribe medications based on clinical indicators and educate patients on use and potential adverse effects.
• Manage psychiatric emergencies by assessing risk and coordinating care.
• Complete and maintain all legal forms for individuals on the unit.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medical interviewing

Medication management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health seeks a Physician or Nurse Practitioner to join a 24/7 Crisis Stabilization Unit serving individuals with behavioral health and substance use problems. You will conduct diagnostic assessments and manage medications, developing treatment plans grounded in biopsychosocial approaches and evidence-based guidelines.

Responsibilities include physical/mental health assessments, data collection from multiple sources, and coordinating emergency care when needed.