Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatrist

We are seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join Southcoast Behavioral Health, a 192-bed acute psychiatric facility.

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• 1 PMHNP opening
• Base salary: $150,000–$160,000
• Sign-on bonus available
• Loan repayment assistance available
• 3 weeks PTO and $2,000 annual CME allowance
• No relocation assistance

• →Conduct psychiatric evaluations and intake assessments
• →Review incoming referrals for medical appropriateness
• →Follow and treat patients in intake prior to admission to the unit

• Board Certified or Board Eligible PMHNP
• Active DEA license required
• Behavioral health experience preferred

• Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.

• Acute psychiatric hospital
• 192 beds with an average daily census of 192
• Collaborative team of 16 providers
• EMR: WellSky

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
• Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan
• Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.
• Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.
• Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.
• Encourage family involvement in patient care. Respond to identified patient and family educational needs.
• Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.
• Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
• Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.
• May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required.
• Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
• DEA license.

Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.