Psychiatric NP / PA

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide high-quality psychiatric and addiction-focused care within our substance use disorder rehabilitation program. This role is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact supporting patients through recovery using a patient-centered, evidence-based approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and substance use assessments, including mental status examinations and risk evaluations
• Diagnose and treat mental health and substance use disorders using evidence-based practices
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the care team
• Prescribe and manage medications, including psychotropic and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) protocols as appropriate
• Provide supportive therapy, counseling, and patient education related to addiction and recovery
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and support relapse prevention strategies
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nurses, case managers, and recovery staff to deliver integrated care
• Participate in intake evaluations, rounds, care planning meetings, and discharge planning
• Respond to psychiatric crises and provide appropriate intervention and stabilization
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements

Work Environment

• Inpatient and/or residential substance use treatment setting
• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment focused on recovery and patient engagement
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical and support teams

Required:

• For NP:

  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing (Psychiatric/Mental Health focus preferred)
  • National certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
  • Active Vermont APRN and RN licensure

• For PA:

  • Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • National certification (PA-C) and active Vermont PA license

• Active and unrestricted Vermont license in good standing (required for all providers)

• Prescriptive authority in Vermont (consistent with licensure and regulatory requirements)

• Experience in psychiatry, addiction medicine, or behavioral health

Preferred:

• Experience in substance use disorder treatment or medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
• Familiarity with detox, residential, or outpatient rehab settings
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and co-occurring disorder treatment
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills

Licensure & Practice Note (Vermont)

• Vermont recognizes Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) as licensed providers authorized to diagnose, treat, and prescribe within their scope following appropriate education and certification
• Providers must hold applicable Vermont licensure and meet state regulatory requirements for practice