City
S. California
State
CA
Position Id
2875
**** PMHNP/ Phychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ***

** FULL TIME/ DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY

*** SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

** ADDICTION MEDICINE

** PAY - Low - $66.33 - Mid - $ 78.04 - High - 93.64

RESPONSIBILITIES
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Oversee and provide appropriate medical and psychiatric services at our facilities, which may include: pain management, detoxification procedures, substance use evaluation, evaluation and treatment of medical and co-occurring disorders
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This position includes consultation with physicians and psychiatrists as needed and referral, if appropriate
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Provide education, related to medical and psychiatric issues, for patients while in treatment
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Participate in the on call duties with other members of the medical team as needed
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Perform admission medical history and physical exams on all patients within 24 hours of admission
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Order and interpret lab tests
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Prescribe noncontrolled medications and controlled substances
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Supervise patients regarding detoxification and other medical issues
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Assess and diagnose mental disorder in individuals referred in order to treat specified mental disorders and provide consultation services to professional staff
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Provides psychiatric medical expertise in the assessment and treatment of mental disorders to ensure that biological aspects of mental disorders are addressed
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Provide information and support to help educate patients, family and staff regarding mental health and medical issues
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Customer relations


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

: • Master’s degree in advanced practice nursing • ARNP license • Psychiatric/Mental Health NP license • DEA license • DEA DATA waiver to prescribe buprenorphine • PMHNP Board Certification • Clinical experience in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Preferred Qualifications: • Prior SUD/Detox experience; 1 yr experience in acute care setting • First aid certification • Current driver’s license • Board certification in addiction medicine

Please call Rene at 602-788-5890 x116 and email your resume to rene@apnusa.com

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.