Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Description

Be the Connection That Makes a Difference!

If you're compassionate, resourceful, and motivated by helping others reach their goals, this could be the opportunity for you. Join LifeWays and help create meaningful pathways to support, stability, and success.

General Summary:

Under the administrative direction of the Director of Clinic-Based Services and the clinical guidance of the Medical Director, the Staff Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner plays a vital role in delivering high-quality psychiatric care. This position is ideal for a compassionate, driven professional committed to helping individuals begin and sustain their path to recovery.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric care including assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and medication management
• Deliver efficient, patient-centered services through evaluations, medication reviews, and ongoing monitoring
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to ensure coordinated, holistic care
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews, and clinical program development
• Conduct examinations and certifications for involuntary psychiatric hospitalization in accordance with Michigan Mental Health Code
• Maintain accurate, timely, and clinically sound documentation in electronic medical records
• Support and implement evidence-based psychiatric practices
• Engage in professional development through trainings, meetings, and conferences
• Contribute to a positive, professional presence in both clinical and community settings

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Requirements

Required Education / Certification / Licensure

• MSN degree and NP certification in the State of Michigan.
• Licensed to practice as an NP in the State of Michigan.
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification
• Valid Michigan Controlled Substance License and Drug Enforcement Agency Registration.
• Must pass background verification and credentialing procedure consisting of: Michigan State Police clearance check, verification of a professional licenses, Medicaid/Medicare verification, verification of the National Practitioners Databank/Healthcare Integrity & Protection Databank Search, verification of Board Certification, educational background check and verification of an acceptable work history.
• Must be insurable through the professional liability and malpractice insurance provided by LifeWays.

Preferred Education / Certification/Licensure

• Credentialed to provide Medication Assisted-Treatment for individuals with substance use disorders.