What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) position at TreatmentX?
OUR CULTURE:
The minute you start working here, you become an integral part of our WE CARE Culture. We are looking for talented clinicians who will play a key role in helping us achieve our mission White Light Behavioral Health is a transformational influence for patients and their loved ones. Anchored in evidence-based practices, we facilitate person-centered accessible care. We provide best-in-class treatment for patients with a diagnosis of substance use disorder, mental health disorder or both.
Our core values are represented in the acronym “WE CARE.”
Wellness - In the WE CARE culture, we embody WELLNESS through demonstrating empathy, compassion, and connection.
Excellence - We demonstrate EXCELLENCE with best-in-class, safety-focused clinical and medical treatment, strong leadership, and a passion for patient care.
Commitment - Our COMMITMENT to recovery and the community is shown through philanthropy, loyalty and unity. We believe that true recovery is an effort that requires the dedication level of "all in, all the time".
Accountability - We encourage ACCOUNTABILITY in all day-to-day activities, and honor that accountability through holding people accountable to the truth; with an understanding that truth without love is cruelty. Tell the truth with love.
Respect - As a member of our community, you will always be treated with RESPECT here. Our conversations and actions are hallmarked by honesty, integrity, trust, and humility.
Empower - We strive to EMPOWER all staff and patients to succeed, and White Light Behavioral Health is a place where all are welcome and encouraged to thrive and develop in an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment.
Company Overview:
White Light Behavioral Health is a leading substance use disorder treatment facility committed to providing comprehensive care and support to individuals seeking recovery. Our state-of-the-art facility offers a compassionate and holistic approach to addiction treatment, integrating medical, therapeutic, and psychiatric services. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Psychiatric APRN to join our dedicated team of professionals and contribute to our mission of helping individuals reclaim their lives from the grip of addiction.
Job Description:
As a Psychiatric APRN at White Light you will play a vital role in the evaluation, treatment, and ongoing care of our patients. You will work closely with our interdisciplinary team of physicians, therapists, and counselors to provide comprehensive psychiatric care and medication management to support our patients' recovery journey. Your expertise and empathetic approach will help guide and empower individuals on their path to lasting sobriety and improved mental well-being.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and screenings to determine the appropriate treatment plan for patients with substance abuse disorders.
- Collaborate with the treatment team to develop individualized care plans and evidence-based interventions.
- Provide psychiatric medication management, including prescribing, monitoring, and adjusting medications as necessary.
- Monitor and evaluate patients' mental health status, response to medication, and treatment progress, making adjustments as needed.
- Conduct ongoing patient education and counseling related to mental health, medication adherence, and self-care practices.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and treatment planning sessions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation in compliance with facility policies, payer guidelines and legal regulations.
- Stay current with advances in psychiatric treatment modalities, pharmacology, and best practices in addiction medicine.
- Complete daily and weekly patient follow ups
- Participate in routine compliance reviews and trainings
Qualifications:
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing.
- Current, unrestricted license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with specialization in psychiatric-mental health.
- Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) preferred.
- Experience in psychiatric care and addiction medicine highly desirable.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport and build therapeutic relationships with clients.
- Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems and computer literacy.
- Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to ethical and legal standards.
We offer great benefits including 401(k) with company match, 23 annual days of paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and much more.
It is the policy of White Light Behavioral Health to offer equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression status.
We are also a drug-free workplace.