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Job Description We are seeking a Family & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join The Recovery Village Kansas City team! Be a part of our new mental health unit & make a difference in dual diagnosis treatment! (This is a in person position) 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. The Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides medical services/ mental health services to patients admitted to ARS facilities and throughout treatment within the continuum of care. The Family and Psychiatric 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: JOB DUTIES: • Provides excellent medical care with the ARS philosophy outlined by the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director. This includes the ability to establish rapport, systematically gather data, determine the readiness of an individual for treatment and change and apply accepted criteria for diagnosis of substance use disorders., • Screen for co-occurring Primary Mental Health issues., • Screen for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) including psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms., • Must have knowledge of medications, assessment for medication complications, detoxification protocols and prescribing medications in general, • Screen for danger to self or others with an evidenced based assessment tool—the Columbia Suicide Screening Rating Scale (CSSRS) and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Analyze and interpret data to determine treatment recommendations and priorities., • Screen for nutrition deficiencies and make interventions or refer for a nutrition consultation as appropriate., • Screen for pain and understands treatment strategies for pain including pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches. Strategies should reflect an individualized approach based on the individual’s current presentation, medical judgment and the risks and benefits associated with strategies, including potential risk of dependency, addiction, and abuse., • Understands ASAM criteria and Medical Needs Criteria provided and will document decision making and treatment planning accordingly., • Develops cost-effective methods to provide medically necessary therapeutic services., • Assists in formulating and supporting the highest standards of patient care., • Review all level of care changes and provides peer reviews when required., • Provides support to Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and students as required., • Understands and abides by all safety/risk, infection control and other guidelines as required., • If Non-Exempt, clocks into ADP at the designated time frames., • Performs other tasks and duties as assigned. Requirements • 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. BENEFITS: Scheduling flexible, required to be onsite & some on-call • Pay: Competitive salary, • CME: $2,500 per year reimbursement, • Malpractice: Free liability protection, the PLI policy also covers you if you leave the company should it be needed for the time period of your employment, • Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of paid time off per year & sick & holiday pay, • Retirement: 401K + match, • Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Telehealth access & visits, • Matching HSA -up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA. Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance use, and mental health issues. 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. #recoveryhotjobs

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