What are the responsibilities and job description for the D105 - Adult MH Outpat - Nurse Practitioner position at River Edge Behavioral Health?
About River Edge Behavioral Health
Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.
Nurse Practitioner – Adult MH Outpatient Services
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.
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).
- Four years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, specializing in mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
Additional Benefits:
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- 11 Paid holidays
If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.