What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at River Edge Behavioral Health Center?
Nurse Practitioner
Company Overview:
At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.
Position Summary:
River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including assessments, diagnoses, medication management, and crisis intervention. The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with a licensed physician and multidisciplinary team to support individuals experiencing behavioral health disorders.
River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including assessments, diagnoses, medication management, and crisis intervention. The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with a licensed physician and multidisciplinary team to support individuals experiencing behavioral health disorders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct psychiatric assessments and provide diagnostic impressions.
- Prescribe, manage, and monitor psychiatric medications.
- Deliver treatment to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing mental health challenges.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in nursing required.
- Board certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health (General or Forensic Psychiatry preferred).
- Minimum 1 year of experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment (crisis environment).
Additional Benefits:
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Short and long-term disability coverage.
- 11 Paid holidays.
- Voluntary Life Insurance.