At Sunshine Behavioral Health, we are a leader in behavioral health and addiction recovery services. Our mission is to provide the highest quality substance use and mental health treatment with passion, integrity, and compassion. Through our evidence-based programs, we empower individuals to overcome substance use disorders, manage co-occurring mental health conditions, and build lasting recovery. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we invite you to join our growing team.
Position Summary The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for delivering high-quality psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and behavioral health treatment for patients receiving detoxification, residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and/or outpatient services. This position works collaboratively with the Medical Director, Executive Director, Director of Nursing, and interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered psychiatric care while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards. Weekends: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12pm-10:30pm
Essential Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, mental status examinations, substance use assessments, medication reviews, and risk assessments.
- Diagnose and treat psychiatric and co-occurring substance use disorders utilizing DSM-5 criteria and evidence-based practices.
- Provide medication management, including prescribing, monitoring, and adjusting psychiatric and detoxification support medications within scope of practice.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical presentation and response to treatment.
- Collaborate with the Medical Director regarding complex psychiatric cases, detoxification protocols, and medication treatment strategies.
- Provide crisis intervention and psychiatric consultation for urgent behavioral health concerns.
- Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, case consultations, and discharge planning.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment recommendations, and recovery planning.
- Provide education and clinical guidance to nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members regarding psychiatric conditions and medication management.
- Maintain availability during assigned on-call or clinical coverage periods.
- Support compliance with Joint Commission standards, state licensing regulations, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, DEA requirements, and organizational policies.
- Foster a culture of compassionate, ethical, and patient-centered care.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current licensure as one of the following:
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Physician Assistant (PA)
- Active state license in the state of practice.
- Active CAQH profile.
- Current DEA registration.
- 2–5 years of behavioral health, addiction medicine, detoxification, residential treatment, or psychiatric practice preferred.
- Experience treating individuals with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders preferred.
- Experience using electronic medical records (EMR).
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, communication, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Ability to communicate diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans clearly and compassionately with patients and families.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
- Experience with detoxification protocols and withdrawal management.
- Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and behavioral healthcare regulatory requirements.
- Experience in residential, PHP, or substance use treatment settings.
Physical Requirements
- Work is primarily performed in a clinical office environment.
- Ability to use computers, telephones, and standard office equipment for extended periods.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through electronic communication systems.
Why Join Sunshine Behavioral Health?
- Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals seeking recovery.
- Collaborative, mission-driven culture.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership.
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
- Supportive interdisciplinary team committed to clinical excellence.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12pm-10:30pm