Nurse Practitioner

Location: Delta Manor

Work location:

Onsite in Bethlehem, PA

Schedule:

32 hours per week

Who We AreSTR Behavioral Health – Lehigh Valley is a premier substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorder outpatient program with a new location coming to Lehigh Valley, PA. For both substance use disorder and mental health clients, we will offer separate programs for each population. Our programs will include partial hospitalization treatment, intensive outpatient treatment (day and night programs), and outpatient care, all with the support of a psychiatric provider, licensed clinicians, and experienced professionals.

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) options as well as psychiatric medication management will be offered at all levels of care. Our programs are trauma-informed, individualized, and accredited by the Human Rights Campaign as a leader in providing LGBTQ+ services. We take a comprehensive and collaborative approach to care in a comfortable and safe environment prioritizing integrity, connection, and authenticity.

What We Offer Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence

Multiple Career Development Pathways Company Supported Continuing Education & CertificationPPO & HDHP Health Plan Options Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support
100% Company Paid Critical Illness (with health enrollment plan)100% Company Paid Life & ADD
401K with Company Match Company-Sponsored HSA, FSA, & DSA Tax Savings Accounts Generous Team Member Referral Program Parental Leave Position Summary This position is responsible for the health and safety of all clients. This position assesses and prescribes appropriate medications as well as assess medical and psychiatric issues/ concerns and makes appropriate referrals. This position consults with the treatment team on primary diagnosis and co-occurring issues.

Relationships and Contacts Within the organization:
Establish and maintain productive working relationships with peers and accounting team members throughout STR Behavioral Health and affiliated facilities.

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

Position Responsibilities 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.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience Certified in the state of Pennsylvania as a CRNP or Physician’s Assistant. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Detoxification and/or Residential Setting, preferably in substance abuse or mental health. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A willingness to work with a clinical team to make recommendations and implement strategies that will benefit clients. Willingness to take calls during after hours days and times.

Additional Requirements Position requires incumbent to have a valid driver’s license

Clearance of TB test, and any other mandatory state/federal requirements.

Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Skill Competencies Work Standards
- Sets high standards of performance for self; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Communicating Effectively
- Conveys information and ideas in a professional, clear, and timely manner; providing…