Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Exton, PA 19341

Overview

Level Experienced Position Type Part Time Education Level Graduate Degree Category Health Care

Description

To meet an ever-expanding need for mental health and substance use disorder treatment services in the region, STR Behavioral Health is excited to announce a new PHP/IOP location opening soon in Chester County, PA. The approach at our treatment centers is firmly rooted in individualized, person-centered care to help clients uncover the why behind their disorders and help them build foundational relationships that help answer the how in moving forward.

Position Responsibilities

1. Maintaining a safe and secure environment
2. Help Clients by providing information, services, and assistance
3. Prescribe Detoxification medication regimens that are safe, appropriate, and effective for clients with substance use disorder
4. Routine checkups and Medication checks for clients in services
5. Conducting follow up and evaluation of client physical and psychiatric conditions.
6. Prescribe medications as necessary and check on the efficacy of medication regimen
7. Document clinical, medical, and psychiatric treatments and recommendations
8. Pre-screen and approve potential clients by reviewing psych and medical records for admission
9. Order Lab work and UAs as needed
10. Complete Psychiatric Evaluations for every admitting client
11. Complete physical for every admitting client
12. Make referrals to specialist as needed
13. Order and administer Vivitrol as needed
14. Consult with the treatment team
15. Complete progress notes as needed
16. Support Nursing staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Certified in the state of Pennsylvania as a CRNP or Physician's Assistant. A minimum of 2 years' experience in Detoxification and/or Residential Setting, preferably in substance abuse or mental health. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A willingness to work with a clinical team to make recommendations and implement strategies that will benefit clients. Willingness to take calls during afterhours days and times.

All necessary requirements must be met to practice adult psychiatry in Pennsylvania.

Additional Requirements

• Position requires incumbent to have a valid driver's license
• Clearance of TB test, and any other mandatory state/federal requirements.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

STR Behavioral Health Chester Co 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 is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains "At-Will."