Posted 2d ago

Nurse Practitioner- Adult Psych

@ Acadia Healthcare
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
$70/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:managing medication, documenting care, communicating progress
Requirements Summary:Master's-prepared NP (PMHNP) required, state NP license and DEA preferred, 1+ year NP experience preferred, behavioral health experience preferred, ability to manage medication, document care, and participate in call coverage.
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Job Description

Rebound Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our growing behavioral health team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced acute inpatient psychiatric setting focused on rapid stabilization and patient-centered care.

Position Highlights:

  • Full-time position, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • 2 openings available
  • Competitive compensation at $70/hour
  • Productivity bonus of $50 per patient per day for caseloads of 18 patients or more
  • Call responsibilities on an as-needed basis
    • $225 per night (Monday–Friday)
    • $300 per night (Saturday–Sunday)
  • Negotiable sign-on bonus and relocation assistance

Facility Overview:

  • Adult Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Hospital
  • 63 inpatient beds plus 36 PHP/IOP lodging beds
  • Average daily census of 50 patients
  • Average length of stay: 7–8 days
  • Collaborative provider team with 4 providers during the week and 2 providers on weekends

Typical Caseload:

  • 15–18 patients per day

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide medication management and psychiatric treatment focused on rapid stabilization
  • Ensure clear, compliant, and accurate clinical documentation to support ongoing treatment plans
  • Communicate patient progress, treatment goals, and discharge readiness with the interdisciplinary care team
  • Participate in call coverage as needed
  • Deliver high-quality psychiatric care in an inpatient behavioral health setting

Qualifications:

  • Licensed Nurse Practitioner
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible PMHNP
  • Active DEA license preferred
  • Behavioral health experience preferred

For more information, please contact us. Jaylen H at [email protected]

Summary:

  • 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 Nurse Practitioner required.
  • Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
  • DEA license.

 

 

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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