Location: Southcoast Behavioral Health Hospital, 581 Faunce Corner Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02747

Southcoast Behavioral Health Hospital is Dartmouth's leading behavioral health treatment center in Dartmouth, MA. This 192-bed acute care psychiatric hospital offers a range of services, including Child and Adolescent Inpatient Programs, Adult Inpatient Programs, Dual Diagnosis Programs, and Geriatric Treatment Programs, where experienced and compassionate professionals provide superior services to patients with the utmost dignity and respect. At Southcoast, we are dedicated to providing a world-class treatment experience for our patients and their family members, with an emphasis on helping our patients develop the skills and strategies that will allow them to make continued progress in the months and years following their time with us.

We are currently seeking a Full-Time, Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to support our patients receiving specialized psychiatric care.

Base Compensation Range: $145K - $170K per year, depending on experience.

About the role:

Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses through a combination of personal counseling (psychotherapy), psychoanalysis, hospitalization and/or medication.

For more information, please contact Eva Fassauer at eva.fassauer@acadiahealthcare.com or call/text 615-861-7410.

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
• Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan
• Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.
• Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.
• Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.
• Encourage family involvement in patient care. Respond to identified patient and family educational needs.
• Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.
• Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
• Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.
• May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

• Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner required.
• Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
• DEA license.

Acadia Healthcare

Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare operates a network of 250 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,000 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily. 

We provide psychiatric and chemical dependency services to our patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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