Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

STR Behavioral Health Lehigh Valley is a premier substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorder outpatient program with a new location coming to Lehigh Valley, PA. For both substance use disorder and mental health clients, we will offer separate programs for each population. Our programs will include partial hospitalization treatment, intensive outpatient treatment (day and night programs), and outpatient care, all with the support of a psychiatric provider, licensed clinicians, and experienced professionals. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) options as well as psychiatric medication management will be offered at all levels of care. Our programs are trauma-informed, individualized, and accredited by the Human Rights Campaign as a leader in providing LGBTQ+ services. We take a comprehensive and collaborative approach to care in a comfortable and safe environment prioritizing integrity, connection, and authenticity.

This position is responsible for the health and safety of all clients. This position assesses and prescribes appropriate medications as well as assess medical and psychiatric issues/ concerns and makes appropriate referrals. This position consults with the treatment team on primary diagnosis and co-occurring issues.

Within the organization: Establish and maintain productive working relationships with peers and accounting team members throughout STR Behavioral Health and affiliated facilities.

Outside the organization: Establish and maintain productive working relationships with third party vendors, as necessary.

Maintaining a safe and secure environment

Help Clients by providing information, services, and assistance

Prescribe Detoxification medication regimens that are safe, appropriate, and effective for clients with substance use disorder

Routine checkups and Medication checks for clients in services

Conducting follow up and evaluation of client physical and psychiatric conditions.

Prescribe medications as necessary and check on the efficacy of medication regimen

Document clinical, medical, and psychiatric treatments and recommendations

Pre-screen and approve potential clients by reviewing psych and medical records for admission

Order Lab work and UAs as needed

Complete Psychiatric Evaluations for every admitting client

Complete physical for every admitting client

Make referrals to specialist as needed

Order and administer Vivitrol as needed

Consult with the treatment team

Complete progress notes as needed

Support Nursing staff.

Qualifications

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.

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.

Work Standards - Sets high standards of performance for self; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Communicating Effectively - Conveys information and ideas in a professional, clear, and timely manner; providing information to ensure understanding; soliciting input from the others during the communication. Provides input to the organization when requested.

Building Collaborative Relationships - Generates alliances internally and externally by continuously identifying and acting on those things that will create success for our organization and the clients.

Contributing to Team Success - Actively participates as a committed member of a team and works with other team members to help complete goals and deliverables.

Practicing Resourcefulness Contributes to small business environment by taking ownership of one's position in the team and resolves productivity and efficiency problems by being seeking solutions.

STR Behavioral Health Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains "At-Will."