Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

  At Discovery Behavioral Health, we know the best way to predict the future of healthcare is to create it.  As a member of our growing team, you will have a voice in the creation of life-changing programs and treatment centers nationwide.  Working collaboratively with the best and the brightest in our industry, you will be part of an innovative team of professionals committed to generating positive and remarkable outcomes for the clients we serve.

  If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you’ve come to the right place.  Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate scheduled patient consistent with prevailing practice standards. This includes but not limited to the collection of medical history, physical exams and treatment recommendations

• Establish rapport with patient and relevant members of their social system to assist them in understanding and accepting treatment recommendations within a shared decision making model
• To prescribe and implement treatment consistent with diagnosis and relevant standards, including the prescription of medications consistent with the ARNP’s scope of practice
• Complete records accurately and in a timely fashion. Generally, this means the same day of the service provided, but no later 48 hours after seen
• Code services consistent with ethical and legal billing standards
• Strive to seek 80% productivity based upon CPT code time elements. Extra time is allotted to complete an initial evaluation per DBH utilization policy for medical services
• Cooperate with other medical services around vacation coverage, both direct and medication refills as necessary.

Additional Details

• This is a PRN role
• Work will be provided on-site
• Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience
• Must possess 3 years of experience working as an ARNP and have experience providing care for adolescents

• Must be a qualified ARNP, with experience with adolescents
• Must be a graduate of an approved medical school and hold a current license in the state of practice
• 3 years of experience preferred
• Must be eligible for membership in the local branch of the State Medical Society

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.