PRN Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking a compassionate PRN Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner to join our team!

Facility Address: 443 S. Hwy 105 Palmer Lake, CO 80133

Clinical Schedule: 8am-5pm, 7-days a week 

ideal candidates can work cover weekends and on-call (Telephonic On-Call)

Why Join Advanced Recovery Systems?

At ARS, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families affected by addiction and mental health disorders. Our providers work within a collaborative, physician-led clinical environment focused on evidence-based treatment and long-term recovery.

This is an excellent PRN opportunity for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner looking for flexible clinical work while making a meaningful difference in behavioral healthcare.

Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS) is a physician-led behavioral healthcare organization dedicated to providing evidence-based, compassionate care for individuals and families affected by addiction and mental health conditions. Founded in 2013, ARS operates treatment facilities across the United States, providing comprehensive care across the continuum of addiction and behavioral health services.

The Recovery Village Palmer Lake offers comprehensive addiction treatment for drug and alcohol addictions and co-occurring mental health conditions

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality psychiatric and medical care consistent with the ARS clinical philosophy and standards established by the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments of patients entering treatment.
• Establish rapport with patients and systematically gather clinical information to develop individualized treatment recommendations.
• Assess and diagnose substance use disorders and co-occurring primary mental health conditions.
• Evaluate patients for substance intoxication, toxicity, withdrawal symptoms, and other medical or psychiatric complications.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical presentation, medical necessity, and established standards of care.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric and other appropriate medications, including monitoring effectiveness, side effects, interactions, and potential complications.
• Evaluate patients for medication-related concerns and adjust treatment as clinically appropriate.
• Assess patients for risk of harm to self or others using evidence-based tools, including the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) and PHQ-9.
• Evaluate and address nutritional concerns, pain, sleep, and other medical or psychiatric needs that may affect recovery.
• Utilize both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches to pain management while considering the risks of dependency, addiction, misuse, and abuse.
• Apply ASAM criteria and Medical Needs Criteria when evaluating level of care, treatment needs, and ongoing placement.
• Collaborate effectively with nursing, therapists, counselors, medical providers, and facility leadership as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Review and interpret laboratory and diagnostic results and incorporate findings into the patient's treatment plan.
• Provide appropriate follow-up care and medication management throughout the patient's treatment episode.
• Complete accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic health record.
• Ensure documentation complies with ARS policies, state and federal regulations, and applicable Joint Commission standards.

Clinical Documentation May Include

• Psychiatric evaluations
• Physical examinations
• Medical and psychiatric progress notes
• Medical discharge summaries
• Medication and ancillary orders
• Allergies and medication reconciliation
• Diagnoses and updates to diagnoses
• Laboratory result review and interpretation
• HIV and STD result review, documentation, and appropriate follow-up
• Treatment plans and clinical decision-making documentation