Nurse Practitioner FT Dual Certified (35058)

Odyssey Behavioral Group; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 214,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Behavioral Group is seeking an Experienced Nurse Practitioner to conduct psychiatric evaluations, provide pharmacological treatment, and collaborate with care teams in Glen Allen, VA. This full-time, day-shift role emphasizes patient safety and effective treatment planning.

The successful candidate will hold a graduate degree in nursing, be board-eligible or certified, and have strong communication skills with patients, families, and staff. A valid Virginia driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Board eligible or board-certified Nurse Practitioner in VA.
• Experience with mental health PHP/IOP and/or psychiatric hospital preferred.
• Excellent communication with patients, families, and staff.
• Ability to work independently with integrity; valid VA driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and medication consultations.
• Prescribe detoxification medications as appropriate and oversee labs.
• Collaborate with care teams to promote client health and safety.
• Complete psychiatric evaluations and physicals for new admissions.
• Order lab work, UAs, and coordinate referrals as needed.
• Document treatments, progress notes, and recommendations.

Skills

Board Certified or Eligible NP

Strong communication

Independent practitioner

Education

Graduate Degree in Nursing (NP)

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced, Job Location: Glen Allen, VA 23059, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $155.00 - $165.00 Salary, Job Category: Health Care, Nurse Practitioner- Days FT- Dual Certified

Position Summary

The position is primarily responsible for conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication consultation and collaboration with care teams as needed. The position will provide pharmacological treatment, if indicated, and request and review any needed lab work. Position collaborates with team members, care givers, external medical providers to oversee and promote the health and safety of clients throughout the treatment process.

Relationships and Contacts

Within the organization: Establish and maintain productive working relationships with peers and accounting team members throughout Aster Springs and affiliated facilities.

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

Position Responsibilities

• PT position
• 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

• Board Eligible or Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner. All necessary requirements must be met in VA.
• Experience with mental health PHP/IOP and/or psychiatric hospital experience desired.
• Superior communication skills working with patients, family members, community stakeholders and staff.
• Performs duties independently, responsibly and with a high level of integrity
• A valid Driver's license and a generally clean driving record are required. Employees may be required to drive personal or company vehicles.
• State licensing DHS and DSS prohibit individuals with specific criminal charges, conducted by Livescan fingerprint checks. Exemptions offered.

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