Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

STR; Levittown (PA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

STR Behavioral Health in Pennsylvania seeks a CRNP or Physician Assistant to assess and prescribe medications for clients, consult with the treatment team, and ensure medical and psychiatric needs are addressed within detox and residential settings.

You will perform routine checkups, order tests, and coordinate referrals to specialists while documenting care and supporting nursing staff. After-hours calls may be required to ensure client safety and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in Detoxification and/or Residential setting.
• Certified in Pennsylvania as CRNP or Physician Assistant.

Responsabilités

• Maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Prescribe detoxification medications safely for SUD clients.
• Conduct routine medical and psychiatric checkups and follow-ups.
• Order labs and UAs as needed; complete psychiatric evaluations for new admissions.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to coordinate care and referrals.
• Document treatments and recommendations in client records.
• Support nursing staff and participate in after-hours call coverage.

Connaissances

CRNP/PA Certification

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

After-hours availability

Formation

PA/CRNP license (PA)

Description du poste

Work Schedule:Bucks Outpatient: Mon, Tues 9am-5pm and Thurs 11am-7pmCedar Creek Residential: Saturdays 9am-5pmSTR Behavioral Health is a behavioral health treatment provider in Pennsylvania, offering a comprehensive continuum of care for adults with mental health disorders and substance use disorders. Through detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient, and supportive housing, STR Behavioral Health delivers individualized, evidence-based treatment designed to support lasting recovery. Guided by a compassionate, client-centered approach, STR helps individuals and families find the right path forward at every stage of the recovery journey.Position SummaryThis position is responsible for the health and safety of all clients. This position assesses and prescribesappropriate medications as well as assess medical and psychiatric issues/ concerns and makes appropriatereferrals. This position consults with treatment team on primary diagnosis and co-occurring issues.Relationships and ContactsWithin the organization: Establish and maintain productive working relationships with peers andaccounting team members throughout STR Behavioral Health and affiliated facilities.Outside the organization: Establish and maintain productive working relationships with third partyvendors, as necessary.Position ResponsibilitiesMaintaining a safe and secure environmentHelp Clients by providing information, services, and assistancePrescribe Detoxification medication regimens that are safe, appropriate, and effective for clients with substance use disorderRoutine checkups and Medication checks for clients in servicesConducting follow up and evaluation of client physical and psychiatric conditions.Prescribe medications as necessary and check on the efficacy of medication regimenDocument clinical, medical, and psychiatric treatments and recommendationsPre-screen and approve potential clients by reviewing psych and medical records for admissionOrder Lab work and UAs as neededComplete Psychiatric Evaluations for every admitting clientComplete physical for every admitting clientMake referrals to specialist as neededOrder and administer Vivitrol as neededConsult with the treatment teamComplete progress notes as neededSupport Nursing staff.Minimum RequirementsEducation and ExperienceThis position requires a minimum of 2 years experience in a Detoxification and/or Residential Setting,preferably in substance abuse. Must be certified in the state of Pennsylvania as a CRNP or Physician’s Assistant.Additional Education and Experience1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.2. Willingness to work with a clinical team to make recommendations and implementstrategies that will benefit clients3. Willingness to take calls during after hours days and times.4. Other tasks and duties appropriate to the position and/or as assignedSkill Competencies Organization Effective Communication Teamwork Consistency Adaptability Forward Thinking Time Management Continual Learning & ImprovementSTR Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed,ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity,genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or locallaw. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. STR behavioral healthreserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This jobdescription in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employeeoccupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals withdisabilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationshipremains “At-Will.”