FT Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Recovery Systems, LLC; Palmer Lake (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CME reimbursement

Malpractice protection

Paid time off

401K + match

Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance

HSA matching up to $1500

On-call schedule

Job summary

Advanced Recovery Systems in Colorado seeks a compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP/PMHNP) or Physician Assistant to join a leading addiction treatment team in Palmer Lake. You will provide medical and psychiatric care across the treatment continuum and collaborate with a multidisciplinary staff to deliver individualized patient care.

Requirements include an accredited Nursing Master’s with FNP/PMHNP credentials; addiction medicine experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nursing Master’s Program with FNP or higher and a PMHNP degree.
• Licensed to practice as a Family or Psychiatric NP, or as a Physician Assistant where applicable.
• Experience in addiction medicine or behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical and psychiatric assessment and treatment for patients in the addiction treatment continuum.
• Evaluate patients for substance use disorders, withdrawal, and other medical or psychiatric conditions.
• Manage withdrawal symptoms and prescribe medications per protocols and clinical judgement.
• Assess medication effectiveness, adverse effects and drug interactions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, case managers and other team members.
• Document thoroughly in the electronic health record and maintain compliance with regulations.

Skills

Family NP

Psychiatric NP

Physician Assistant

Education

Nursing Master's

PMHNP/ Psychiatric NP degree

Job description

Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP/PMHNP) or Physician Assistant

Facility Address: 443 S. Hwy 105 Palmer Lake, CO 80133

Clinical Schedule: 8am-5pm, 7-days a week

We are seeking a compassionate and collaborative Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), or Physician Assistant (PA) to join the clinical team at Recovery Village Indianapolis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a provider who enjoys treating both the medical and psychiatric needs of patients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive medical and psychiatric assessment and treatment for patients throughout the addiction treatment continuum.
• Evaluate patients for substance use disorders, intoxication, withdrawal, and other medical or psychiatric conditions.
• Assess and manage withdrawal symptoms and prescribe medications in accordance with established protocols and clinical judgement.
• Evaluate medication effectiveness, adverse effects, complications, and potential drug interactions.
• Assess patients for risk of suicide or harm to others using evidence-based tools, including the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) and PHQ-9.
• Develop individualized treatment recommendations based on clinical findings and patient needs.
• Assess nutritional concerns and deficiencies and provide appropriate interventions or referrals.
• Evaluate and manage acute and chronic pain using appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, case managers, and other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, state regulations, and Joint Commission standards.
• Participate in weekend coverage and telephonic on-call responsibilities as needed.

Why Join Advanced Recovery Systems?

• Join a nationally recognized behavioral healthcare organization.
• Work alongside experienced addiction medicine and psychiatric professionals.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
• Practice in a collaborative, physician-led environment.
• Treat both psychiatric and medical conditions within a comprehensive addiction treatment setting.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for eligible positions.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

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 Prima
• B.Physical Examinations
• C.Medical Progress Notes
• D.Medical Discharge Summaries
• E.Medication and ancillary orders
• F.Allergies
• G.Diagnosis and updating diagnosis
• H.Laboratory Date interpretation and documentation
• I.HIV results positive or negative must be reviewed and documented in the medical record. STD positive results must be communicated to nursing so they can report to the State Health dept as applicable and reviewed with patient to consider treatment options.

• 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. Must be within one hour of facility when on-call

Other required tasks 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
• Review all level of care changes and provides peer reviews when required
• Provides 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

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited Nursing Master's Program with a Family Nurse Practitioner or higher and a Psychiatric Nurse practice degree
• Experience in Addiction Medicine/ Primary Behavioral Health preferred
• Familiarity with JCAHO and other indicated healthcare standards is preferred
• Familiarity with ASAM/ ASAM Criteria and other indicated healthcare standards is preferred
• Application of Continuous Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Team philosophy and ability to develop and apply organizational strategies
• Communication skills to relate to all levels of facility staff. Self-motivated and confident
• Depending on the state practicing, may need a protocol agreement to be completed by the NP and Medical Director
• Licensed Nurse with Master's Degree or higher to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP) in the appropriate state, as applicable, required.
• Must have a DEA to prescribe controlled medications and have had training on Buprenorphine Prescribing as outlined by the DEA in the state(s) working.
• DEA-authorized prescribers will be required to demonstrate that they have completed at least eight (8) hours of educational training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders
• Depending on the state practicing, may need a protocol agreement to be completed by the NP and Medical Director. Depending on the state, the DEA may not be able to be obtained until the protocol has been approved by the local nursing board. This is the only exception to not having a DEA at hire

Benefits

Scheduling flexible, required to be onsite & some on-call

• Pay: Competitive salary
• CME: $2,500 per year reimbursement
• Malpractice: Free liability protection, the PLI policy also covers you if you leave the company should it be needed for the time period of your employment
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of paid time off per year & sick & holiday pay
• Retirement: 401K + match
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Telehealth access & visits
• Matching HSA -up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA

Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues.

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.