PRN Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner

About the Role

Advanced Recovery Systems is seeking a compassionate PRN Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner to join our team. This is an excellent PRN opportunity for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner looking for flexible clinical work while making a meaningful difference in behavioral healthcare. Our providers work within a collaborative, physician-led clinical environment focused on evidence-based treatment and long-term recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality psychiatric and medical care consistent with the ARS clinical philosophy and standards established by the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments of patients entering treatment
• Establish rapport with patients and systematically gather clinical information to develop individualized treatment recommendations
• Assess and diagnose substance use disorders and co-occurring primary mental health conditions
• Evaluate patients for substance intoxication, toxicity, withdrawal symptoms, and other medical or psychiatric complications
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical presentation, medical necessity, and established standards of care
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric and other appropriate medications, including monitoring effectiveness, side effects, interactions, and potential complications
• Evaluate patients for medication-related concerns and adjust treatment as clinically appropriate
• Assess patients for risk of harm to self or others using evidence-based tools, including the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) and PHQ-9
• Evaluate and address nutritional concerns, pain, sleep, and other medical or psychiatric needs that may affect recovery
• Utilize both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches to pain management while considering the risks of dependency, addiction, misuse, and abuse
• Apply ASAM criteria and Medical Needs Criteria when evaluating level of care, treatment needs, and ongoing placement
• Collaborate effectively with nursing, therapists, counselors, medical providers, and facility leadership as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team
• Review and interpret laboratory and diagnostic results and incorporate findings into the patient's treatment plan
• Provide appropriate follow-up care and medication management throughout the patient's treatment episode
• Complete accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic health record
• Ensure documentation complies with ARS policies, state and federal regulations, and applicable Joint Commission standards

Clinical Documentation Includes

• Psychiatric evaluations
• Physical examinations
• Medical and psychiatric progress notes
• Medical discharge summaries
• Medication and ancillary orders
• Allergies and medication reconciliation
• Diagnoses and updates to diagnoses
• Laboratory result review and interpretation
• HIV and STD result review, documentation, and appropriate follow-up
• Treatment plans and clinical decision-making documentation

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited Nursing Master's Program with a Family Nurse Practitioner or higher and a Psychiatric Nurse practice degree
• Licensed Nurse with Master's Degree or higher to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP) in the appropriate state, as applicable, required
• Must have a DEA to prescribe controlled medications and have had training on Buprenorphine Prescribing as outlined by the DEA in the state(s) working
• DEA-authorized prescribers will be required to demonstrate that they have completed at least eight (8) hours of educational training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders
• Depending on the state practicing, may need a protocol agreement to be completed by the NP and Medical Director
• Depending on the state, the DEA may not be able to be obtained until the protocol has been approved by the local nursing board. This is the only exception to not having a DEA at hire
• 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
• Application of Continuous Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Team philosophy and ability to develop and apply organizational strategies
• Communication skills to relate to all levels of facility staff
• Self-motivated and confident

Schedule

• Clinical Schedule: 8am-5pm, 7-days a week
• Ideal candidates can cover weekends and on-call (Telephonic On-Call)
• Scheduling flexible, required to be onsite & some on-call

Pay & Benefits

• Pay: Competitive hourly rate
• 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
• Retirement: 401K

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