Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (35410)

Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerLevittown, PA 19056; Warminster, PA 18974Level: Experienced Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Category: Health CareWork 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 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 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 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.QualificationsMinimum RequirementsEducation and Experience This 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 Experience 1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 2. Willingness to work with a clinical team to make recommendations and implement strategies that will benefit clients 3. Willingness to take calls during after hours days and times. 4. Other tasks and duties appropriate to the position and/or as assigned Skill 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 local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. STR behavioral health reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains "At-Will."