Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APNP / PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)

WisHope Recovery Programs | Beloit, Wisconsin | Travel: Up to 50%

About WisHope Recovery Programs
WisHope Recovery Programs provides integrated behavioral health, mental health, and substance use
disorder treatment for individuals working toward lasting recovery. Our programs bring together medical,
psychiatric, clinical, peer support, and administrative professionals to deliver coordinated, person-centered
care for individuals with complex and co-occurring needs.

As WisHope continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced advanced practice provider who is
comfortable working across programs, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and helping strengthen
access to high-quality behavioral health and addiction treatment services.

About the Role
WisHope is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner (PMHNP), or Physician Assistant (PA-C) to provide medical and psychiatric evaluation,
medication management, and ongoing clinical support for individuals receiving services through WisHope
programs.

This role is well suited for a provider with experience or strong interest in psychiatry, behavioral health,
addiction medicine, substance use disorder treatment, dual diagnosis, and co-occurring mental health
conditions. The provider will work closely with WisHopes clinical and medical teams to assess needs,
develop and monitor treatment plans, support safe medication practices, and coordinate care across
disciplines. Responsibilities are performed within the providers licensure, training, credentialing, and
authorized scope of practice.

Key Responsibilities
● Complete comprehensive medical and psychiatric assessments, including initial evaluations and ongoing
follow-up care.
● Evaluate mental health, substance use, medical, and co-occurring conditions and determine appropriate
treatment recommendations within scope of practice.
● Provide psychiatric medication management and prescribe medications within authorized scope of practice,
monitoring effectiveness, side effects, adherence, and clinical response.
● Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and the
interdisciplinary treatment team.
● Provide ongoing medical and psychiatric follow-up, including assessment of changes in mental status,
physical health, withdrawal risk, medication response, and overall clinical stability.
● Support evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders, including medication-assisted treatment
(MAT) / medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) when clinically appropriate and within credentialed
scope.
● Collaborate with therapists, nurses, physicians, case managers, peer support professionals, behavioral
health staff, and program leadership to coordinate care.
● Communicate clinical findings, treatment recommendations, medication changes, and safety concerns
clearly and promptly to the appropriate members of the treatment team.
● Coordinate referrals, laboratory work, drug screening, specialty care, and transitions of care as clinically
indicated.
● Support safe medication administration, prescription verification, medication reconciliation, and appropriate
medication-management processes.
● Document assessments, diagnoses, treatment decisions, medication changes, client interactions, and care
coordination accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record (EMR).
● Participate in treatment planning, clinical consultation, team meetings, family collaboration, and other
interdisciplinary activities as appropriate.
● Educate clients regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment recommendations, recovery supports, and
available services to promote informed participation in care.
● Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent medical or psychiatric concerns and coordinate escalation of
care when needed.
● Contribute to program development, quality improvement, clinical workflows, staff education, and
initiatives that strengthen client care and organizational effectiveness.
● Maintain client confidentiality, professional boundaries, and respectful, trauma-informed care consistent
with WisHope policies and applicable professional standards.
● Travel between WisHope program locations as needed to support client care and organizational needs.

Required Qualifications
● Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
● Current Wisconsin credential as an Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber / Advanced Practice Nurse
Practitioner (APNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C), with prescriptive authority as applicable to the role.
● Clinical experience in psychiatry, behavioral health, addiction medicine, substance use disorder treatment,
primary care, or another setting involving complex medical and behavioral health needs.
● Ability to assess and manage individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders within
authorized scope of practice.
● Demonstrated competence in medical and/or psychiatric assessment, treatment planning, medication
management, and clinical decision-making.
● Strong documentation skills and proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).
● Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and clinical judgment skills.
● Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary, recovery-oriented treatment environment.
● Professional, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach to individuals with diverse clinical needs and
recovery goals.

Preferred Qualifications
● Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) preparation or significant psychiatric / behavioral
health experience.
● Experience in addiction medicine, substance use disorder treatment, dual diagnosis, or integrated
behavioral health care.
● Experience providing medication-assisted treatment (MAT), medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), or
other evidence-based pharmacologic treatment for substance use disorders.
● Experience treating clients with co-occurring psychiatric, substance use, and medical conditions.
● Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary treatment teams.
● Experience contributing to clinical program development, quality improvement, policy development,
workflow improvement, or staff education.

What WisHope Offers
WisHope offers the opportunity to work within a growing behavioral health and recovery organization where
advanced practice providers are an important part of coordinated client care. Eligible team members may
receive:
● Paid Time Off (PTO)
● Health insurance
● Dental insurance
● Retirement savings account
● Interdisciplinary clinical and medical team support
● Opportunities for continued professional growth and development
● The opportunity to help strengthen and expand integrated behavioral health and recovery services across
WisHope programs

Equal Employment Opportunity
WisHope Recovery Programs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.