Nurse Practitioner/PA -Psychiatry

Overview:

We are currently seeking a Full time, Psychiatric APP (PA or Nurse Practitioner)to join our team

Our residential program includes our original Homestead farmhouse, a 16-bed craftsman-style farmhouse that is surrounded by 10 acres of serene forest land for women 17 and older and our Estate, a 6-bed gender-inclusive home for individuals 18 years and older.

The ideal candidate would have prior experience in a inpatient or residential treatment center as a Psychiatric provider, and interest/experience in Eating Disorders. The team at Carolina House is seeking to add a like-minded Nurse Practitioner to join their team.

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner able to practice in the state of NC
• Advanced nursing knowledge and clinical skills through an appropriate educational program
• DEA License
• Experience in addiction/psychiatric treatment preferred
• 1 year of experience as a practicing nurse practitioner in higher acuity setting

Direct: 615.905.1731 Cell: 757.477.1623

6100 Tower Circle, Suite 1000, Franklin, TN 37067

www.acadiacareers.com/us/en/physicians

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Responsibilities:

Summary:

• Makes a comprehensive physical assessment of patients consistent with training and education;
• Performs physical examinations on patients admitted for medication maintenance;
• Ensures physician medication orders are being followed. Refers patients to appropriate physicians and consults with the supervising physician;
• Evaluates patient care, adjusting the plan of care based on outcomes, diagnostic test results, and patient feedback;
• Provides patient and staff education on medication maintenance;
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, CARF Standards, and clinic policy and procedure;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, from an accredited college or university
• Previous experience in behavioral health facility/clinic preferred
• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensed to practice in the state in which the clinic operates.
• DEA license.
• Practice with Acadia Healthcare

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

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.