Nurse Practitioner/PA -Psychiatry - Carolina House

We are currently seeking a Full time, Psychiatric APP (PA or Nurse Practitioner)to join our team

Carolina House is a leader in providing high-quality care for females and males battling eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. We are located in two residential treatment settings in Durham, North Carolina and have a PHP/IOP center in Raleigh, NC. Our residential program includes our original Homestead farmhouse, a 16-bed craftsman-style farmhouse that is surrounded by 10 acres of serene forest land for women 17 and older and our Estate, a 6-bed gender-inclusive home for individuals 18 years and older.


The ideal candidate would have prior experience in a inpatient or residential treatment center as a Psychiatric provider, and interest/experience in Eating Disorders. The team at Carolina House is seeking to add a like-minded Nurse Practitioner to join their team.

Qualifications:
• Licensed Nurse Practitioner able to practice in the state of NC
• Advanced nursing knowledge and clinical skills through an appropriate educational program
• DEA License
• Experience in addiction/psychiatric treatment preferred

• 1 year of experience as a practicing nurse practitioner in higher acuity setting


Andrew Diffenbaugh
Senior Physician Talent Acquisition Lead
Direct: 615.905.1731 Cell: 757.477.1623

6100 Tower Circle, Suite 1000, Franklin, TN 37067

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Summary:

• Makes a comprehensive physical assessment of patients consistent with training and education;
• Performs physical examinations on patients admitted for medication maintenance;
• Ensures physician medication orders are being followed. Refers patients to appropriate physicians and consults with the supervising physician;
• Evaluates patient care, adjusting the plan of care based on outcomes, diagnostic test results, and patient feedback;
• Provides patient and staff education on medication maintenance;
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, CARF Standards, and clinic policy and procedure;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, from an accredited college or university
• Previous experience in behavioral health facility/clinic preferred
• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensed to practice in the state in which the clinic operates.
• DEA license.
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Practice with Acadia Healthcare 

Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare operates a network of 250 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,000 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico, more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily.  We provide psychiatric and chemical dependency services to our patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics

and therapeutic school-based programs.