Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Florence, AL

The Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric) provides direct behavioral health care to adults, adolescents, and children in outpatient and facility-based settings. This role integrates psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and patient education into compassionate, evidence-based care. The Nurse Practitioner collaborates closely with the supervising psychiatrist and interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, compliant, and coordinated treatment for every patient served.

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and comprehensive assessments to diagnose and manage behavioral health disorders.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust medications in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement and the Alabama Nurse Practice Act.
• Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, clinical findings, and best practices.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and facility staff to ensure coordinated and integrated care.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and medication management.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests as clinically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and billing documentation, in compliance with Remedy and state/federal standards.
• Participate in quality assurance and compliance activities, ensuring all clinical documentation meets Remedy’s 72‑hour completion requirement.
• Communicate effectively with partner facilities, ensuring continuity of care and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards in all patient interactions.
• Perform additional duties as requested to support the clinical and administrative operations of Remedy Behavioral Health.

• Complies with all federals, state, and company regulations, including HIPAA, confidentiality, and billing standards.
• Participates in required orientation, compliance, and continuing education programs.
• Promptly reports suspected incidents of non‑compliance to the appropriate supervisor or HIPAA Officer.
• Cooperates with audits, investigations, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Engages in ongoing professional development, maintaining clinical competencies and credentials.

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nursing with specialization in Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMHNP or equivalent).
• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) license in Alabama.
• Current DEA registration and Alabama Controlled Substance Registration (CSR).
• Minimum of 1–2 years of psychiatric or behavioral health clinical experience preferred.
• Credentialed or eligible for credentialing with major insurance carriers (Remedy’s credentialing staff assists with enrollment).

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills in psychiatric and behavioral health settings.
• Ability to prescribe and manage psychotropic medications safely and effectively.
• Proficiency in EMR/EHR documentation (Practice Fusion experience a plus).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Sound judgment, ethical integrity, and adherence to confidentiality standards.
• Commitment to providing patient‑centered, trauma‑informed care.

Employee is eligible to participate in Employer‑sponsored benefits:

• Group medical insurance with $350 monthly Employer contribution
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Voluntary Aflac coverage (accident, cancer, hospital, critical illness)
• Life insurance
• Short‑Term Disability insurance
• 401(k) Plan (eligible after 1 year of service and 1,000 hours worked)
• Paid Time Off (PTO): [80 hrs annually / prorated if Tier 2]
• Paid Holidays: [6 holidays + 1 floating/birthday holiday]

Employer provides professional liability insurance coverage in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate, naming Remedy Behavioral Health, LLC as insured. Proof of coverage will be maintained by Employer.

This position description is not exhaustive and may be revised as needed. Employment with Remedy Behavioral Health is at‑will.