NURSE PRACTITIONER

Laurel Heights Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Plan with companymatch

Tuition Reimbursement

Short Term and Long Term Disabi

Job summary

Laurel Heights Hospital is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for a full-time role focused on pediatric and adolescent behavioral health. The position emphasizes delivering specialized psychiatric care within a comprehensive program and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds an MSN with PMHNP certification, is licensed in Georgia, and brings experience in psychiatric nursing and applicable DSM-5 methodologies.

Qualifications

• MSN with NP/PMHNP certification from ANCC or AANP.
• GA APRN license; board certification preferred.
• 5 years experience in psychiatric/chemical dependency nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 and biopsychosocial assessment.

Skills

DSM-5 knowledge

Biopsychosocial assessment

Clinical psychiatric care

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Georgia

Certification with National Certification Board

Job description

Responsibilities

Psych Nurse Practioner Opportunity (full-time)

At Laurel Heights Hospital, we are committed to providing the highest quality of psychiatric and behavioral care. Our comprehensive pediatric programs and services are designed to bring hope and healing to children and adolescents who face complex psychiatric, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders. We strive to cater our approach to treatment to the needs of each child who comes into our care. ghts Hospital are structured for youth ages 6–17 who are dealing with general psychiatric difficulties and trauma. We also offer specialty mental health programs for children with co-occurring neurodevelopmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders

Laurel Heights Hospital offers comprehensive benefits for the Nurse Practioner position, such as

• Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short Term and Long Term Disabi

Treatment programs at Laurel Hei lity

• Life Insurance

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing with certification as a Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with one of the accredited National Certification Organizations (ANCC, AANP).
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia; Certification with a National Certification Board
• Five (5) years of experience in the area of psychiatric/chemical dependency nursing preferred.
• Unencumbered State of GA Licensed NP, expertise, or interest, in treating patients with mental illness and addictive disorders preferred.
• Knowledge and mastery of DSM-5 and biopsychosocial assessment.