Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Location: Tower Behavioral Health – Reading, PA
Position Type: Part Time - PRN

About Tower Behavioral Health
Tower Behavioral Health is a state-of-the-art behavioral health hospital located in Reading, Pennsylvania. We provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care for adults and adolescents, offering a safe, therapeutic environment where patients receive individualized treatment plans. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care that promotes healing and recovery.

We are seeking a skilled Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) to join our multidisciplinary team in a part-time weekend role. In this position, you will provide medical evaluations and treatment for patients across all age groups, working under the supervision of the Medical Director and in collaboration with clinical staff. This is an excellent opportunity for a provider who values flexibility and enjoys working in a behavioral health setting

For more details please contact - debbie.hughes@acadiahealthcare.com or call/text - 615.861.7581

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illnesses independently or as part of a healthcare team.
• Conduct comprehensive physical and psychiatric health assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Participate in the formulation of patient treatment plans and encourage family involvement in care.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and imaging; prescribe medications as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations and treatments in accordance with facility guidelines.
• Provide health education and promote disease prevention strategies.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements, hospital policies, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in scheduled on-call responsibilities as directed by medical staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing and completion of a Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Current Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP-C) required.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license and DEA certification (as required by state regulations).
• Minimum of one year of RN experience and clinical experience with diverse patient populations.
• Preferred: Experience in inpatient behavioral health or working with psychiatric patient populations.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, and patient-centered care principles.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation for weekend coverage.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment focused on quality care.

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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