Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP/PMHNP) or Physician Assistant

Facility Address: 443 S. Hwy 105 Palmer Lake, CO 80133

Clinical

Schedule:

8am-5pm, 7-days a week

We are seeking a compassionate and collaborative Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), or Physician Assistant (PA) to join the clinical team at Recovery Village Indianapolis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a provider who enjoys treating both the medical and psychiatric needs of patients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

• Provide comprehensive medical and psychiatric assessment and treatment for patients throughout the addiction treatment continuum.
• Evaluate patients for substance use disorders, intoxication, withdrawal, and other medical or psychiatric conditions.
• Assess and manage withdrawal symptoms and prescribe medications in accordance with established protocols and clinical judgement.
• Evaluate medication effectiveness, adverse effects, complications, and potential drug interactions.
• Assess patients for risk of suicide or harm to others using evidence-based tools, including the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) and PHQ-9.
• Develop individualized treatment recommendations based on clinical findings and patient needs.
• Assess nutritional concerns and deficiencies and provide appropriate interventions or referrals.
• Evaluate and manage acute and chronic pain using appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, case managers, and other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, state regulations, and Joint Commission standards.
• Participate in weekend coverage and telephonic on-call responsibilities as needed.

• Join a nationally recognized behavioral healthcare organization.
• Work alongside experienced addiction medicine and psychiatric professionals.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
• Practice in a collaborative, physician-led environment.
• Treat both psychiatric and medical conditions within a comprehensive addiction treatment setting.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for eligible positions.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Provides excellent medical care with the ARS philosophy outlined by the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director. This includes the ability to establish rapport, systematically gather data, determine the readiness of an individual for treatment and change and apply accepted criteria for diagnosis of substance use disorders.

• Screen for co-occurring Prima
• B.Physical Examinations
• C.Medical Progress Notes
• D.Medical Discharge Summaries
• E.Medication and ancillary orders
• F.Allergies
• G.Diagnosis and updating diagnosis
• H.Laboratory Date interpretation and documentation
• I.HIV results positive or negative must be reviewed and documented in the medical record. STD positive results must be communicated to nursing so they can report to the State Health dept as applicable and reviewed with patient to consider treatment options.

• Understands ASAM criteria and Medical Needs Criteria provided and will document decision making and treatment planning accordingly
• Understands the On-Call responsibilities: will provide contact and back-up numbers, being responsive and available when assigned on-call duties. Must be within one hour of facility when on-call

• Develops cost-effective methods to provide medically necessary therapeutic services
• Assists in formulating and supporting the highest standards of patient care
• Review all level of care changes and provides peer reviews when required
• Provides support to Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and students as required
• Understands and abides by all safety/risk, infection control and other guidelines as required
• If Non-Exempt, clocks into ADP at the designated time frames
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned

• Graduated from an accredited Nursing Master's Program with a Family Nurse Practitioner or higher and a Psychiatric Nurse practice degree
• Experience in Addiction Medicine/ Primary Behavioral Health preferred
• Familiarity with JCAHO and other indicated healthcare standards is preferred
• Familiarity with ASAM/ ASAM Criteria and other indicated…