Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Focus Treatment Center is an equal opportunity employer. Focus strives to maintain an inclusive work environment where employees are welcomed, valued, respected, heard, and benefit from a safe work environment. We believe that diversity brings strength and equality of opportunity must be free from discrimination. Job Summary: The medical provider will provide necessary medical services to Focus Healthcare of TN, maintain uninterrupted medical coverage when absent from the facility, meet with clinical team to review patient progress, oversee and support medical care provided by all nurse practitioners, and provide medical clearance for patients with questionable health concerns to ensure they are appropriate for facility services. This position includes on-call duties 2-3 weekends monthly and six weeks during the year to cover for Medical Director's time off. Candidates considered for this position include MD, DO, Psychiatrist, or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. When on call, PRN duties include meeting with detox patients daily. During weekly coverage, duties include meeting with detox patients daily and any routine follow-up visits of other patients. Doctors will be classified as contracted staff and Nurse Practitioners will be PRN employees. Qualifications and Requirements: Current Tennessee Medical Doctor or other practitioner license. Maintains continuing professional development, liability insurance coverage, DEA license, and CPR certification. Experience as a medical provider in an inpatient setting or comparable medical/leadership role or an addiction specialist is desirable. Maintains high quality medical standards according to current standards of practice and uses of medication. Attends all required meetings/programs annually. Must have the training (course work, in-service education and other on-the-job training) to provide care to patients in the adult category. Recovering individuals must have a minimum of two years of continuous chemical or eating disorder abstinence and must be active in support groups.