Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
No salary listed
Mid
Master's
Salem, OR, USA
In PersonOn-site; must be within one hour of the facility when assigned on-call duties.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryAdvanced Practice Providers
About the job
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited nursing master's program with a Family Nurse Practitioner or higher and a Psychiatric Nurse practice degree.
- Experience in addiction medicine or primary behavioral health is preferred.
- Familiarity with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and other indicated healthcare standards is preferred.
- Familiarity with American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria and other indicated healthcare standards is preferred.
- Apply Continuous Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Team philosophy and develop and apply organizational strategies.
- Communicate with all levels of facility staff; be self-motivated and confident.
- Depending on the state of practice, complete a protocol agreement with the Nurse Practitioner and Medical Director.
- Hold a nursing license and a master's degree or higher to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the appropriate state, as applicable.
- Have a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration to prescribe controlled medications and training on buprenorphine prescribing as outlined by the DEA in the state(s) where working.
- DEA-authorized prescribers must demonstrate completion of at least eight hours of educational training on treating and managing patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
- Depending on the state of practice, complete a protocol agreement with the Nurse Practitioner and Medical Director. Depending on the state, DEA registration may not be obtainable until the protocol is approved by the local nursing board; this is the only exception to not having DEA registration at hire.
- Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner credentials are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical and mental health services to patients admitted to Advanced Recovery Systems facilities throughout their treatment continuum, following facility policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Provide medical care consistent with the organization's clinical philosophy, establish rapport, systematically gather data, assess treatment readiness and willingness to change, and apply accepted criteria for diagnosing 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 an evidence-based assessment tool, including the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9); analyze and interpret data to determine treatment recommendations and priorities.
- Screen for nutrition deficiencies and intervene or refer for a nutrition consultation as appropriate.
- Screen for pain and apply pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment strategies tailored to the patient's presentation and medical judgment, considering benefits and risks including dependency, addiction, and abuse.
- Use the electronic health record proficiently and complete required documentation in compliance with company policies, state regulations, and Joint Commission standards in a timely manner. Complete and authenticate psychiatric evaluations, physical examinations, medical progress notes, medical discharge summaries, medication and ancillary orders, allergy records, diagnoses and updates, and laboratory data interpretations and documentation.
- Review and document positive or negative HIV results in the medical record. Communicate positive sexually transmitted disease results to nursing for state health department reporting as applicable, and review results with the patient to consider treatment options.
- Apply American Society of Addiction Medicine criteria and Medical Needs Criteria, documenting clinical decision-making and treatment planning accordingly.
- Fulfill on-call responsibilities by providing contact and backup numbers and remaining responsive and available when assigned; remain within one hour of the facility while on call.
- Work with the Medical Director to develop cost-effective methods for providing 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 using ADP within the designated timeframes.
- Perform other assigned tasks and duties.
- Work two weekend days per month and participate in telephonic on-call coverage.
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.
- Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner credentials.
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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Simplify's Take
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