Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Advanced Recovery Systems

We are seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team!

Advanced Recovery Systems is a trusted, physician-led behavioral healthcare company dedicated to providing evidence-based, expert care for addiction and mental health conditions. We work with health care providers, organizations and individuals to connect those in need to life-saving addiction treatment and mental health support that repairs lives, families and the surrounding communities.

Founded in December 2013 by Dr. Mitchell Eisenberg and Dr. Lewis Gold, Advanced Recovery Systems now has facilities across the U.S. Every facility in our network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Specialized programming designed to meet the unique needs of veterans and first responders is also offered in select facilities.

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The Nurse Practitioner provides medical services/ patient care to patients admitted to ARS facilities and throughout treatment within the continuum of care.  The Nurse Practitioner supports and follows the policies, rules and regulations of the facility as well as the standards of State and Federal regulations.  

Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:

Core Job Duties:

• • Provides excellent medical care with the ARS philosophy outlined by the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director. This includes knowledge of medications, assessment for medication complications, detoxification protocols and prescribing medications in general.
  • Demonstrates proficiency using the electronic health record with all required documentation. ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, state regulation, Joint Commission standards and Medical Needs Criteria. These records will be completed and authenticated in a timely manner per policy. This includes but is not limited to the following electronic record documents:
    • Psychiatric Evaluation and/or 
    • Admission History and Physical Evaluation
    • Medical Progress Notes
    • Discharge Summary
    • Peer to Peer Form
    • Orders
  • Understands ASAM criteria and Medical Needs Criteria provided and will document decision making accordingly.
  • Understands the On-Call responsibilities: will provide contact and back-up numbers, being responsive and available when assigned on-call duties
  • Implements plans for Performance Improvement as needed.
  • With the Medical Director, develop cost-effective methods to provide medically necessary therapeutic services.
  • Assists in formulating and supporting the highest standards of patient care.
  • With the Medical Director, supervise all Level of Care changes and provides peer reviews when required.
  • Provides supervision/ support to Nurse Practitioners as required.
  • Understands and abides by all safety/risk, infection control, and other guidelines, as required.
  • If Non-Exempt-turns in time sheets/ expenses to the Medical Director/Designee at the designated time frames.
  • Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.
    

BENEFITS:

• Flexible Schedule: expectation of two rotating weekends/month (40hrs/week total), onsite & some on-call required.
• Pay: Competitive salary
• CME: $2,500 per year reimbursement 
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of paid time off per year & sick & holiday pay
• Retirement: 401K + match
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Teladoc access and visits at NO cost to the employee.
• Matching HSA -up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA.

• Graduated from an accredited Nursing Master’s Program with a Family Nurse Practitioner or higher and a Psychiatric Nurse practice degree.
• Experience in Addiction Medicine/ Primary Behavioral Health preferred.
• Familiarity with JCAHO and other indicated healthcare standards is preferred.
• Familiarity with ASAM/ ASAM Criteria and other indicated healthcare standards is preferred.
• Application of Continuous Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Team philosophy and ability to develop and apply organizational strategies.
• Communication skills to relate to all levels of facility staff. Self-motivated and confident.
• Depending on the state practicing, may need a protocol agreement to be completed by the NP and Medical Director.
• Licensed Nurse with Master’s Degree or higher to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP) in the appropriate state, as applicable, required.
• Must have a DEA to prescribe controlled medications and have had training on Buprenorphine Prescribing as outlined by the DEA in the state(s) working.
• DEA-authorized prescribers will be required to demonstrate that they have completed at least eight (8) hours of educational training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
• Depending on the state practicing, may need a protocol agreement to be completed by the NP and Medical Director. Depending on the state, the DEA may not be able to be obtained until the protocol has been approved by the local nursing board. This is the only exception to not having a DEA at hire.

Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues.  We invite you to learn more about us at our website! 

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state-specific COVID-19 vaccination mandates for healthcare workers. Team members in our facilities/offices located in states with vaccination mandates are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if stipulated) unless approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.