Nurse Practitioner

Apex Recovery LLC (TN); Tennessee; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible PTO

Continuing education support

Meaningful impact on lives

Job summary

Apex Recovery LLC (TN) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide direct psychiatric care in a residential and outpatient setting. The NP will conduct evaluations, manage medications, and contribute to treatment planning for clients with mental health and co-occurring disorders.

The ideal candidate holds a Tennessee PMHNP certificate, an active NP license, and a DEA license or the ability to obtain one. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential to delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• NP must hold Tennessee license with PMHNP certification.
• Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing required.
• DEA license or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications.
• Monitor client progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Collaborate with therapists, counselors, nursing staff, and other providers to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Provide education to clients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EMR.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility policies, including HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Clinical decision-making

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing

PMHNP certification

Tools

DEA license

Job description

Description

About Apex Recovery:

Apex Recovery is a leading behavioral health and addiction treatment center located in Columbia, TN. We are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to deliver individualized treatment plans and ensure the highest level of client care.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will provide direct psychiatric care, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment planning for clients with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders in a residential and outpatient setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
• Monitor client progress and modify treatment plans as needed
• Collaborate with therapists, counselors, nursing staff, and other providers to ensure coordinated care
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
• Provide education to clients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EMR
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility policies, including HIPAA regulations

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Current and unrestricted Tennessee Nurse Practitioner license with PMHNP certification
• Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited nursing program
• DEA license (or ability to obtain one)
• Experience in behavioral health, addiction medicine, or dual-diagnosis treatment preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and clinical decision‑making skills
• Compassionate, professional, and committed to high standards of care

Work Environment:

• Residential and outpatient clinical settings
• Supportive multidisciplinary team
• Flexible scheduling options may be available

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Flexible paid time off and holidays (for full-time)
• Continuing education support
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in clients’ lives