Job Summary
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides clinical nursing care to clients in a residential addiction treatment program. This role supports safe and effective medication management, evaluates clients’ medical needs, and helps coordinate individualized care. The practitioner also supervises LPN staff and contributes to ongoing improvements in facility services and operations.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to clients in a residential substance use treatment setting.
- Oversee medication administration and promote safe medication practices.
- Conduct medical assessments and use findings to inform client care.
- Develop and support individualized client care plans.
- Supervise and guide Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff.
- Participate in facility planning and initiatives to improve services.
Qualifications
- At least two years of experience working as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
- Current, valid New York State Nurse Practitioner license.
- DEA Certification.
- Experience serving individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring (dual-diagnosis) conditions.
