Description

Nurse Practitioner

Join Our Team & Make a Meaningful Impact

Under the administrative direction of the Director of Clinic-Based Services and the clinical guidance of the Medical Director, the Staff Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner plays a vital role in delivering high-quality psychiatric care. This position is ideal for a compassionate, driven professional committed to helping individuals begin and sustain their path to recovery.

What You’ll Do

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric care including assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and medication management

• Deliver efficient, patient-centered services through evaluations, medication reviews, and ongoing monitoring

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to ensure coordinated, holistic care

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews, and clinical program development

• Conduct examinations and certifications for involuntary psychiatric hospitalization in accordance with Michigan Mental Health Code

• Maintain accurate, timely, and clinically sound documentation in electronic medical records

• Support and implement evidence-based psychiatric practices

• Engage in professional development through trainings, meetings, and conferences

• Contribute to a positive, professional presence in both clinical and community settings

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on recovery and community impact

• Collaborate with experienced medical leadership and interdisciplinary teams

• Contribute to meaningful improvements in mental health care

Additional Expectations
This role includes participation in on-call support, committee involvement, and consistent collaboration with the Medical Director.

Requirements

Required Education / Certification / Licensure

• MSN degree and NP certification in the State of Michigan.
• Licensed to practice as an NP in the State of Michigan.
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification
• Valid Michigan Controlled Substance License and Drug Enforcement Agency Registration.
• Must pass background verification and credentialing procedure consisting of: Michigan State Police clearance check, verification of a professional licenses, Medicaid/Medicare verification, verification of the National Practitioners Databank/Healthcare Integrity & Protection Databank Search, verification of Board Certification, educational background check and verification of an acceptable work history.
• Must be insurable through the professional liability and malpractice insurance provided by LifeWays.

Preferred Education / Certification/Licensure

• Credentialed to provide Medication Assisted-Treatment for individuals with substance use disorders.