FT Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team!

Clinical Schedule

Clinical Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Coverage: Facility operates 7 days per week

Ideal Candidate

Seeking providers who are flexible and able to:

• Work 2 weekend days a month
• Participate in telephonic on-call coverage
• Support a collaborative team dedicated to providing consistent, high-quality patient care

Advanced Recovery Systems

Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS) is a trusted, physician-led behavioral healthcare organization dedicated to providing evidence-based treatment for individuals struggling with addiction and mental health conditions.

The Recovery Village Salem is a comprehensive addiction treatment center located in Salem, Oregon, offering a full continuum of care in a supportive, patient-centered environment.

JOB DUTIES

Provides excellent medical care with the ARS philosophy outlined by the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director. This includes the ability to establish rapport, systematically gather data, determine the readiness of an individual for treatment and change and apply accepted criteria for diagnosis of substance use disorders.

• Screen for co-occurring Primary Mental Health issues
• Screen for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) including psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms
• Must have knowledge of medications, assessment for medication complications, detoxification protocols and prescribing medications in general
• Analyze and interpret data to determine treatment recommendations and priorities
• Screen for nutrition deficiencies and make interventions or refer for a nutrition consultation as appropriate
• Screen for pain and understand treatment strategies for pain including pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches. Strategies should reflect an individualized approach based on the individual's current presentation, medical judgment and the risks and benefits associated with strategies, including potential risk of dependency, addiction, and abuse
• Demonstrates proficiency using the electronic health record with all required documentation. Ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, state regulation, Joint Commission standards.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited Nursing Master's Program with a Family Nurse Practitioner or higher and a Psychiatric Nurse practice degree
• Experience in Addiction Medicine/ Primary Behavioral Health preferred
• Familiarity with JCAHO and other indicated healthcare standards is preferred
• Familiarity with ASAM/ ASAM Criteria and other indicated healthcare standards is preferred

Skills

• Communication skills to relate to all levels of facility staff
• Self-motivated and confident

Benefits

• Scheduling flexible, required to be onsite & some on-call
• Pay: Competitive salary
• CME: $2,500 per year reimbursement
• Malpractice: Free liability protection, the PLI policy also covers you if you leave the company should it be needed for the time period of your employment
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of paid time off per year & sick & holiday pay
• Retirement: 401K + match
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Telehealth access & visits
• Matching HSA -up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA