PRN Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
No salary listed
Mid
Master's
Indianapolis, IN, USA
In PersonOn-site work; on-call duties may require being within one hour of the facility.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryAdvanced Practice Providers
About the job
Requirements
- A master's degree from an accredited nursing program, with a Family Nurse Practitioner qualification and a psychiatric nurse practice degree, is required.
- Experience in addiction medicine or primary behavioral health is preferred.
- Familiarity with JCAHO and other applicable healthcare standards is preferred.
- Familiarity with ASAM Criteria and other applicable healthcare standards is preferred.
- Ability to apply Continuous Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Team philosophy and develop and apply organizational strategies is required.
- Depending on the state of practice, a protocol agreement may need to be completed by the Nurse Practitioner and Medical Director.
- A master's degree or higher and licensure to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the applicable state are required.
- A DEA registration to prescribe controlled medications and training on buprenorphine prescribing, as outlined by the DEA in the state or states of practice, are required.
- DEA-authorized prescribers must demonstrate completion of at least eight hours of educational training on treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
- Depending on the state, DEA registration may not be obtainable until a protocol is approved by the local nursing board; this is the only exception to the requirement to have DEA registration at hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical care in accordance with the organization’s clinical philosophy, establish rapport, gather data systematically, determine an individual's readiness for treatment and change, and apply accepted diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders.
- Screen for co-occurring primary mental health issues.
- Screen for substance use disorders, including psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.
- Use knowledge of medications, assess medication complications, follow detoxification protocols, and prescribe medications as appropriate.
- Screen for danger to self or others using evidence-based tools, including the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9; analyze and interpret results to determine treatment recommendations and priorities.
- Screen for nutritional deficiencies, intervene, or refer patients for nutrition consultation as appropriate.
- Screen for pain and use individualized pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic pain-management strategies based on presentation, medical judgment, risks, and benefits, including risks of dependency, addiction, and abuse.
- Use the electronic health record proficiently and complete and authenticate required documentation promptly in compliance with company policies, state regulations, and Joint Commission standards. Documentation includes psychiatric evaluations, physical examinations, medical progress notes, medical discharge summaries, medication and ancillary orders, allergies, diagnoses and diagnosis updates, laboratory data interpretation and documentation, and review and documentation of HIV results; communicate positive sexually transmitted disease results to nursing for applicable state reporting and review treatment options with patients.
- Apply ASAM criteria and medical-needs criteria in documented clinical decision-making and treatment planning.
- Fulfill assigned on-call responsibilities by providing contact and backup numbers and remaining responsive and available; remain within one hour of the facility while on call.
- Work with the Medical Director to develop cost-effective methods for medically necessary therapeutic services.
- Assist in formulating and supporting high standards of patient care.
- Review all level-of-care changes and provide peer reviews when required.
- Provide support to Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and students as required.
- Follow safety, risk, infection-control, and other applicable guidelines.
- If classified as non-exempt, clock in to ADP within designated time frames.
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in addiction medicine or primary behavioral health.
- Familiarity with JCAHO and other indicated healthcare standards.
- Familiarity with ASAM Criteria and other indicated healthcare standards.
About the company
The Recovery Village works as a behavioral-health treatment network for substance-use and mental-health conditions. Its facilities and programs provide medical, clinical, residential, outpatient, and continuing-care services according to patient need. Its operating model is specific: multidisciplinary teams work with patients and families across treatment settings while centralized services support access and operations. Roles include nursing, therapy, medicine, behavioral health, admissions, facilities, and administration. The scope follows The Recovery Village network and does not promise a particular clinical result.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Umatilla, Oregon
Founded
2013
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What believers are saying
- The Recovery Village Salem opened in October 2025, expanding Oregon capacity to 88 beds.
- The Kearneysville recovery village targets 200 residents, adding housing revenue and community integration.
- U.S. overdose deaths declined in 2026, easing referral pressure and improving payer optics.
What critics are saying
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management halted ARS's auction in January 2026, signaling ownership stress.
- Promises Behavioral Health closed three facilities in late 2026, cutting 122 jobs.
- Behavioral-health litigation and patient-safety scrutiny can hit admissions and payer relationships fast.
What makes The Recovery Village unique
- Advanced Recovery Systems operates 24 facilities across 14 states after August 2026 combination.
- The Recovery Village offers detox, residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient treatment.
- All network facilities claim Joint Commission accreditation, supporting national brand trust.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness Program
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Life Insurance