Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Overview:

Carolina House Eating Disorder and Mental Health Treatment Center

176 Lassiter Homestead Rd

Durham, NC 27713

 

We are currently seeking a Full time, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Carolina House Eating Disorder and Mental Health Treatment Center in Durham, NC.

 

Carolina House is dedicated to helping individuals overcome the challenges posed by eating disorders and mental health issues. We offer comprehensive, compassionate care to empower individuals in creating a fulfilling, healthy life. Our treatment approach fosters self-exploration, allowing patients to develop nurturing, transformative habits that support long-term recovery. Carolina House proudly serves individuals of all genders, ages 17 and older for eating disorders, and 18 and older for mental health concerns.

 

Located in Durham, NC, our 28 bed residential teatment center includes the Homestead and Cottage, a 16-bed farmhouse on 10 acres of tranquil forest for men and women, and the Estate, a 6-bed home for men and women 18 and older.

For more information, please contact Eva Fassauer at eva.fassauer@acadiahealthcare.com or call/text at 615-861-7410.

About the role:

Provide medical evaluations and treatment of patients at facility under the supervisor of the Medical Director and work collaboratively with the medical/clinical staff under the guidelines of state licensure for Nurse Practitioners.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Licenses/Certifications:

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

 

We offer a full suite of benefits ranging from:

€ Growth Opportunities second to none in the industry
€ Competitive pay
€ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
€ Paid Holidays
€ Paid Time Off
€ HSA & FSA
€ Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D
€ Disability
€ 401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match
€ Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program

 

 

 

Our Comprehensive Treatment Network

~23,500 Employees ~11,400 Beds 258 Locations 38 States 1 Network

As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 258 treatment facilities across 38 states. Our network of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they€™re at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for addiction, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our expansive network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and addiction, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need.

 

 

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