Nurse Practitioner

Centerstone; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 149,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

403b retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

AD&D Insurance and Life Insurance

Continuing education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Centerstone in Tennessee seeks a Part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric evaluations and ongoing treatment under physician supervision. The role includes maintaining medical records, following clinical standards, and participating in multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Nursing with a TN prescriber license, a DEA number, and prior outpatient experience. Commitment to trauma-informed care and flexible scheduling is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing with psychiatric NP licensure.
• DEA number required; Tennessee prescribing authority.
• Certificate of Fitness (or temporary certificate) from the State of Tennessee enabling prescribing authority.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychiatric evaluations and follow‑up for patients in accordance with current standards of care.
• Maintains the electronic medical record and ensures documentation of supervision.
• Attends supervision and clinical meetings; participates in team discussions with therapists, case managers, nurses, and physicians.
• Supervises staff as assigned and contributes to KPI evaluations and clinic operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing with specialized training and licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.

Job description

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well‑established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team! Centerstone, a trauma‑informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Provides psychiatric evaluation and on‑going treatment. Ensures accuracy of diagnosis and appropriate pharmacological intervention. Monitors for medication side effects. Supports appropriate multi‑disciplinary interventions. Maintains the electronic medical record. Performs all above tasks under the supervision of a licensed physician and assures appropriate documentation of supervision in compliance with State regulations. Interacts with other staff in a professional manner. Participates in urgent call rotation as requested. Attends specified clinic, medical staff, and educational meetings (see addendum for meetings). This position is part‑time and would work 25‑29 hours a week. We are seeking applicants with 2+ years' experience working in a community mental health outpatient setting. Comfortability working across the life span is preferred. This position is office based.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides psychiatric evaluations and follow‑up for patients in a way that conforms to expectations derived from current clinical consensus superimposed on the standard of care.
• Demonstrates adequate skills for performing traditional nursing duties as necessary.
• Manages clinical data in a manner that enhances patient care and conforms to professional standards, including communication with other healthcare professionals.
• Participates in formal weekly supervision and maintains records of physician supervision.
• When clinically indicated pursues additional supervision with physician and is responsive to that supervision.
• Responds to patient and staff questions in a way that is both timely and helpful.
• Serves as an active participant in clinical staffing team meetings and communicates patient information as needed to therapists, case managers, nurses, and physicians.
• Attends annual medical staff meetings, quarterly medical staff meetings, and other clinical meetings as required.
• Meets or exceeds targeted VPU percent.
• Supervision of staff assigned under their leadership.
• Compliance with annual KPI evaluations and Catalytic Coaching.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Level Master’s Degree in Nursing with specialized training and licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Years of Experience
• Certification/Licensure Has Certificate of Fitness (or initially, a temporary certificate) from the State of Tennessee granting prescribing authority in accordance with state laws. A DEA number is required for all current nurse practitioners. New hires must have applied for a DEA number prior to beginning work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing – 10%
• Sitting – 90%
• Squatting – Occasional
• Kneeling – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Driving – Occasional
• Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type: Part time Pay Range: $99,000.00--$148,525.00

Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect. At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture. Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve. Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role‑models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.

Centerstone is a nonprofit health system providing mental health and substance use disorder treatments. Services are available nationally through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, the use of telehealth and an inpatient hospital. Centerstone also features specialized programs for the military community, therapeutic foster care, children’s services and employee assistance programs. Centerstone’s Research Institute provides guidance through research and technology, leveraging the best practices for use in all our communities. Centerstone’s Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes people’s lives.