Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Responsibilities:

Oversee and provide appropriate medical and psychiatric services at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, which may include: pain management, detoxification procedures, substance use evaluation, evaluation and treatment of medical and co-occurring disorders. This position includes consultation with physicians and psychiatrists as needed and referral, if appropriate. Provide education, related to medical and psychiatric issues, for patients while in treatment. Participate in the on call duties with other members of the medical team as needed.

• Perform admission medical history and physical exams on all patients within 24 hours of admission

• Order and interpret lab tests
• Prescribe noncontrolled medications and controlled substances
• Supervise patients regarding detoxification and other medical issues
• Assess and diagnose mental disorder in individuals referred in order to treat specified mental disorders and provide consultation services to professional staff
• Provides psychiatric medical expertise in the assessment and treatment of mental disorders to ensure that biological aspects of mental disorders are addressed
• Provide information and support to help educate patients, family and staff regarding mental health and medical issues
• Customer relations

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Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in advanced practice nursing
• 4 plus years of experience (prescribing) 
• ARNP license
• Psychiatric/Mental Health NP license
• DEA license
• DEA DATA waiver to prescribe buprenorphine
• PMHNP Board Certification
• Clinical experience in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Certification must be from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior SUD/Detox experience
• First aid certification
• Current driver’s license
• Board certification in addiction medicine

Overview:

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. It is also one of the most mission-driven places you will find. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation team is passionate about providing hope and ultimately healing. As a living, growing and evolving institution, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is – at our core- a people-powered organization. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is comprised of 1600+ employees, seventeen treatment sites and produces $190 million dollars in annual revenue. This exemplary organization serves nearly 25,000 people annually and is committed to provide hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

What makes this organization unique is its total ecosystem approach to prevention, education, research, advocacy and treatment. All of the parts of the organization work together to inform, develop and deliver evidence- based practices that help people reclaim their futures and restore their hope.

Being “a best place to work” is a strategic goal of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and it’s a goal that every employee plays an active role in helping to achieve. Our culture is a reflection of how encouraged and energized we each feel about contributing our ideas and performing to our greatest ability. Join us and do meaningful work.

We deeply value our employees. Working at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation includes a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time-off
• Tuition reimbursement

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs; and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Salary new (max and min):
USD $117,272.00 - USD $165,560.00 /Yr.