Nurse Practitioner- Adult Psych

Rebound Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our growing behavioral health team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced acute inpatient psychiatric setting focused on rapid stabilization and patient-centered care.

About the role

Full-time position, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. 2 openings available.

Competitive compensation at $70/hour with a productivity bonus of $50 per patient per day for caseloads of 18 patients or more. Call responsibilities on an as-needed basis: $225 per night (Monday–Friday), $300 per night (Saturday–Sunday). Negotiable sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Facility Overview

• Adult Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Hospital
• 63 inpatient beds plus 36 PHP/IOP lodging beds
• Average daily census of 50 patients
• Average length of stay: 7–8 days
• Collaborative provider team with 4 providers during the week and 2 providers on weekends

Typical caseload: 15–18 patients per day.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication management and psychiatric treatment focused on rapid stabilization
• Ensure clear, compliant, and accurate clinical documentation to support ongoing treatment plans
• Communicate patient progress, treatment goals, and discharge readiness with the interdisciplinary care team
• Participate in call coverage as needed
• Deliver high-quality psychiatric care in an inpatient behavioral health setting
• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team
• Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan
• Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs
• Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines
• Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines
• Encourage family involvement in patient care
• Respond to identified patient and family educational needs
• Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements
• Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners
• Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff
• May focus on health promotion and disease prevention
• May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays
• May prescribe medication
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always
• When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints
• Recognize that patient safety is a top priority

Requirements

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner
• Board Certified or Board Eligible PMHNP
• Active DEA license preferred
• Behavioral health experience preferred
• Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required
• Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required
• Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates
• DEA license

For more information, please contact Jaylen H at jaylen.hayes@acadiahealthcare.com.