Nurse Practitioner

Odyssey Behavioral Group; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental & vision plans

Company-paid EAP

Company-paid Life & ADD

401K with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

STR Behavioral Health – Lehigh Valley in Bethlehem, PA seeks a certified CRNP or Physician Assistant to provide detoxification and psychiatric evaluations in an onsite setting. The role emphasizes medication management, collaboration with a clinical treatment team, and ensuring patient safety.

Candidates should have at least 2 years in detoxification or residential care, strong communication, and willingness to participate in after-hours coverage.

Qualifications

• Certified in PA as a CRNP or Physician’s Assistant in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of 2 years’ detoxification or residential setting experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to participate with the clinical team and afterhours coverage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients.
• Prescribe detoxification medication regimens that are safe and effective.
• Conduct routine checkups and medication reviews for clients in care.
• Complete psychiatric and medical evaluations for admissions.
• Document treatments and treatment recommendations.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists as needed.
• Order lab work and required toxicology tests.
• Support Nursing staff and treatment team.

Skills

High standards

Effective communication

Collaborative relationships

Team player

Resourcefulness

Education

PA or CRNP license

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Bethlehem, PA 18017Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Category: Health CareWork location: Onsite in Bethlehem, PA

Schedule: 32 hours per week

Who We Are

STR Behavioral Health – Lehigh Valley is a premier substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorder outpatient program with a new location coming to Lehigh Valley, PA. For both substance use disorder and mental health clients, we will offer separate programs for each population. Our programs will include partial hospitalization treatment, intensive outpatient treatment (day and night programs), and outpatient care, all with the support of a psychiatric provider, licensed clinicians, and experienced professionals. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) options as well as psychiatric medication management will be offered at all levels of care. Our programs are trauma-informed, individualized, and accredited by the Human Rights Campaign as a leader in providing LGBTQ+ services. We take a comprehensive and collaborative approach to care in a comfortable and safe environment prioritizing integrity, connection, and authenticity.

What We Offer

• Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence
• Multiple Career Development Pathways
• Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification
• PPO & HDHP Health Plan Options
• Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
• 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support
• 100% Company Paid Critical Illness (with health enrollment plan)
• 100% Company Paid Life & ADD
• 401K with Company Match
• Company-Sponsored HSA, FSA, & DSA Tax Savings Accounts
• Generous Team Member Referral Program
• Parental Leave

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the health and safety of all clients. This position assesses and prescribes appropriate medications as well as assess medical and psychiatric issues/ concerns and makes appropriate referrals. This position consults with the treatment team on primary diagnosis and co-occurring issues.

Relationships and Contacts

Within the organization:Establish and maintain productive working relationships with peers and accounting team members throughout STR Behavioral Health and affiliated facilities.

Outside the organization: Establish and maintain productive working relationships with third party vendors, as necessary.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe and secure environment
• Help Clients by providing information, services, and assistance
• Prescribe Detoxification medication regimens that are safe, appropriate, and effective for clients with substance use disorder
• Routine checkups and Medication checks for clients in services
• Conducting follow up and evaluation of client physical and psychiatric conditions.
• Prescribe medications as necessary and check on the efficacy of medication regimen
• Document clinical, medical, and psychiatric treatments and recommendations
• Pre-screen and approve potential clients by reviewing psych and medical records for admission
• Order Lab work and UAs as needed
• Complete Psychiatric Evaluations for every admitting client
• Complete physical for every admitting client
• Make referrals to specialist as needed
• Order and administer Vivitrol as needed
• Consult with the treatment team
• Complete progress notes as needed
• Support Nursing staff.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

Certified in the state of Pennsylvania as a CRNP or Physician’s Assistant. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Detoxification and/or Residential Setting, preferably in substance abuse or mental health. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A willingness to work with a clinical team to make recommendations and implement strategies that will benefit clients. Willingness to take calls during afterhours days and times.

Additional Requirements

• Position requires incumbent to have a valid driver’s license
• Clearance of TB test, and any other mandatory state/federal requirements.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Skill Competencies

• Work Standards - Sets high standards of performance for self; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Communicating Effectively - Conveys information and ideas in a professional, clear, and timely manner; providing information to ensure understanding; soliciting input from the others during the communication. Provides input to the organization when requested.
• Building Collaborative Relationships - Generates alliances internally and externally by continuously identifying and acting on those things that will create success for our organization and the clients.
• Contributing to Team Success - Actively participates as a committed member of a team and works with other team members to help complete goals and deliverables.
• Practicing Resourcefulness – Contributes to small business environment by taking ownership of one’s position in the team and resolves productivity and efficiency problems by being seeking solutions.

STR Behavioral Health Bethlehem provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment.STR behavioral health Bethlehem reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At-Will.”

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