Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: STR Bucks - Levittown, PA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Health Care, Work Schedule: Bucks Outpatient (Levittown): Mon, Tues 9am-5pm and Thurs 12pm-8pmCedar Creek Residential (Warminster): Saturdays 9am-5pm STR Behavioral Health is a behavioral health treatment provider in Pennsylvania, offering a comprehensive continuum of care for adults with mental health disorders and substance use disorders. Through detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient, and supportive housing, STR Behavioral Health delivers individualized, evidence-based treatment designed to support lasting recovery. Guided by a compassionate, client-centered approach, STR helps individuals and families find the right path forward at every stage of the recovery journey. What We Offer Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence  Multiple Career Development Pathways  Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification  Multiple Health Plan Design Options Available  Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options  100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support  100% Company Paid Critical Illness (with health enrollment plan)  100% Company Paid Life & ADD  401K with Company Match  Company-Sponsored HSA, FSA, & DSA Tax Savings Accounts  Generous Team Member Referral Program  Parental Leave Position SummaryThis position is responsible for the health and safety of all clients. This position assesses and prescribesappropriate medications as well as assess medical and psychiatric issues/ concerns and makes appropriatereferrals. This position consults with treatment team on primary diagnosis and co-occurring issues.Relationships and ContactsWithin the organization: Establish and maintain productive working relationships with peers andaccounting team members throughout STR Behavioral Health and affiliated facilities.Outside the organization: Establish and maintain productive working relationships with third partyvendors, as necessary.Position Responsibilities 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: Minimum RequirementsEducation and ExperienceThis position requires a minimum of 2 years experience in a Detoxification and/or Residential Setting,preferably in substance abuse. Must be certified in the state of Pennsylvania as a CRNP or Physician’s Assistant.Additional Education and Experience1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.2. Willingness to work with a clinical team to make recommendations and implementstrategies that will benefit clients3. Willingness to take calls during after hours days and times.4. Other tasks and duties appropriate to the position and/or as assignedSkill Competencies Organization Effective Communication Teamwork Consistency Adaptability Forward Thinking Time Management Continual Learning & Improvement STR Behavioral Health 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 locallaw. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. STR behavioral healthreserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This jobdescription in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employeeoccupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals withdisabilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationshipremains “At-Will.”