Nurse Practitioner - BH

LifeBridge Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Medical malpractice insurance

Life insurance

403b retirement plan

Professional dues reimbursement

HRSA student loan repayment program

Tuition reimbursement

CME annual allowance

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

LifeBridge Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join the New Hope Treatment Substance Use Disorder program at Grace Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. You will assess, diagnose, and manage SUD patients, while providing primary care duties and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role is full-time, outpatient, on-site at New Hope Treatment Center with no on-call or weekend hours. Schedule includes weekdays and early mornings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required and NP licensure.

Responsibilities

• Handle patient intakes, assessments, and dose management in collaboration with Medical Director.
• Provide subsstance use disorder treatment and primary care duties including referrals, education, and counseling.

Skills

Substance Use Treatment

Nurse Practitioner

EMR Proficiency

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

APN/ARNP/NP licensure

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Full-Time Substance Use Nurse Practitioner Opportunity

New Hope Treatment Center, Grace Medical Center

LifeBridge Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our New Hope Treatment Substance Use Disorder program at Grace Medical Center. NP candidates required to have training and experience with substance use treatment.

The qualified Nurse Practitioner is responsible for patient intakes, assessment and dose management in collaboration with the Medical Director. Under this program, New Hope offers many types of treatment and services to patients who struggle with the disease of addiction. All services are certified by the State of Maryland and are CARF accredited. The treatment program is for adult patients (18+).

Primary medical care is also offered to all patients enrolled in our treatment program. Our care team helps manage acute and chronic illnesses like hypertension and diabetes, collaborates with local pharmacies to provide vaccinations and preventative care including women's health services. In addition, patients are provided access to education and counseling for healthy living as well as referrals to specialists. Behavioral Health Home services are available to Medicaid patients enrolled in this treatment program. In Behavioral Health Home is to bridge the gap between behavioral health and physical health, helping patients with complex behavioral health needs receive consistent, coordinated medical care.

Position Details

• Full-time outpatient, hospital-employed position.
• No On-Call responsibilities. No regular weekend or evening hours.
• The schedule is as follows:
• Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 7:00-5:30pm (an 8 hour shift within this timeframe)
• Wednesday & Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm.
• Based onsite at the New Hope Treatment Center.
• Manages the Behavioral Health Home Program, in conjunction with the administrative staff.
• Assesses, diagnoses, prescribes and monitors Substance Use Disorder, (SUD) medications, educates, counsels and refers patients as needed.
• Perform primary care duties such as completing patient referrals, taking vitals, prescribing medications, managing chronic diseases and conditions, designing preventive care plans, diagnosing conditions, ordering and interpreting medical testing, providing patient education, coordinating care, providing health counseling, maintaining documentation, performing patient follow up, advocating for patients and collaborating with other healthcare professionals
• Responsible for Behavioral Health Home (BHH) to include, a Care Coordinator, and a RN.

Benefits

• Compensation Range: $50 - $70/hour contingent on experience
• Full benefits - medical, dental and vision plans
• Medical malpractice insurance
• Life insurance
• 403b retirement plan
• Professional dues reimbursement
• HRSA-approved student loan repayment program
• Tuition reimbursement
• CME annual allowance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Requirements

• Master's degree and Advanced Practice Nurse, Nurse Practitioner license (APN, APRN, or NP). Certification with AANP or AANC.
• Must also be certified to perform primary care duties as a NP.
• Maryland DEA & CDS license and current CPR license.
• 1 - 2 years' NP experience in substance use treatment required.
• Excellent interpersonal and human relations skills
• Demonstrated computer/EMR proficiency. Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team, patients, and families
• Knowledge of regulatory and accrediting agency standards and requirements.

About LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in Maryland.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.

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