Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health & Addiction Care

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

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.