Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Crestwyn Behavioral Health
Summary
Crestwyn Behavioral Health is seeking a Full-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team. Join a state-of-the-art behavioral health facility providing compassionate psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment to adolescents, adults, and seniors.
Job description
Overview
Crestwyn Behavioral Health is seeking a Full-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team. Join a state-of-the-art behavioral health facility providing compassionate psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment to adolescents, adults, and seniors.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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 1 year 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.
Requirements
- Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required
- Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility
- Knowledge of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred
- Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner required
- Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates
- DEA license
Company overview
Crestwyn Behavioral Health is a leading psychiatric and substance abuse treatment center located in Memphis, Tennessee. As a comprehensive behavioral health hospital, Crestwyn provides specialized inpatient and outpatient care for individuals dealing with a wide range of mental health conditions and addiction disorders. The facility offers evidence-based treatment programs that include individual therapy, group counseling, family therapy, medication management, and holistic modalities such as mindfulness, yoga, and art therapy. Serving patients across all age groups from children to adults, Crestwyn specializes in treating conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, and co-occurring substance use disorders. With a mission to become a world-class hospital setting standards of excellence in behavioral health treatment, Crestwyn emphasizes uncompromising care, relentless compassion, and holistic treatment approaches. The organization operates from a state-of-the-art facility in the historic Germantown district and maintains a dedicated team of mental health professionals committed to helping patients achieve lasting recovery and improved quality of life.