Nurse Practitioner- Psych

Acadia Healthcare; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PRN schedule

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Impactful care for youth

Job summary

Village Behavioral Health seeks two PRN Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners to join our dedicated behavioral health team, focusing on children and adolescents in a residential treatment setting with a flexible PRN schedule.

Responsibilities include assessing, evaluating, and treating patients; developing master treatment plans; medication management; and collaborating with psychiatrists, nursing staff and therapists. Compensation is $57.70 per hour with 1–40 hours per month as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's in Nursing and NP program completed
• Clinical experience with psychiatric/behavioral health populations and crisis management
• Minimum 1 year NP experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and patient interviews
• Complete psychiatric evaluations and progress notes
• Document treatment plans and clinical findings accurately
• Order and manage medication adjustments
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nursing staff, therapists and treatment teams
• Participate in treatment planning and continuity of care

Skills

Crisis management

Therapeutic boundaries

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s in Nursing, NP program

Tools

EMR Best Notes

Job description

Overview

Village Behavioral Health

Village Behavioral Health is actively seeking two PRN Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to join our dedicated behavioral health team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with children and adolescents in a residential treatment setting while maintaining a flexible PRN schedule.

Position Overview

• Position: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Schedule: PRN
• Openings: 2
• Compensation: $57.70 per hour
• Hours: 1-40 hours per month, as needed
• Call Schedule: PRN
• Facility Type: Child and Adolescent Residential Treatment Center
• CEO: Chris Shields

About Village Behavioral Health

Village Behavioral Health provides comprehensive behavioral health services to children and adolescents in a residential treatment environment. Our facility features:

• 116 licensed beds
• Average daily census of approximately 113 patients
• Average length of stay of 60-90 days
• Collaborative provider team consisting of 5 experienced clinicians
• Electronic Medical Record: Best Notes

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will:

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and patient interviews.
• Complete psychiatric evaluations and progress notes.
• Document treatment plans and clinical findings accurately.
• Order and manage medication adjustments.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nursing staff, therapists, and treatment teams to provide high-quality patient care.
• Participate in treatment planning and continuity of care initiatives.

Qualifications

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required.
• Active and unrestricted NP license.
• DEA registration required.
• Experience in psychiatry, behavioral health, child/adolescent psychiatry, or residential treatment preferred.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible PRN schedule
• Supportive multidisciplinary team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children and adolescents facing behavioral health challenges
• Collaborative and mission-driven work environment

Responsibilities

Summary:

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
• Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan
• Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.
• Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.
• Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.
• Encourage family involvement in patient care. Respond to identified patient and family educational needs.
• Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.
• Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
• Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.
• May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required.
• Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
• DEA license.

Acadia Healthcare

Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare operates a network of 250 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,000 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily.

We provide psychiatric and chemical dependency services to our patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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