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
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Provide comprehensive psychiatric care including assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and medication management
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Deliver efficient, patient-centered services through evaluations, medication reviews, and ongoing monitoring
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to ensure coordinated, holistic care
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Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews, and clinical program development
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Conduct examinations and certifications for involuntary psychiatric hospitalization in accordance with Michigan Mental Health Code
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Maintain accurate, timely, and clinically sound documentation in electronic medical records
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Support and implement evidence-based psychiatric practices
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Engage in professional development through trainings, meetings, and conferences
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Contribute to a positive, professional presence in both clinical and community settings
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on recovery and community impact
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Collaborate with experienced medical leadership and interdisciplinary teams
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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.
Required Education / Certification / Licensure
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MSN degree and NP certification in the State of Michigan.
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Licensed to practice as an NP in the State of Michigan.
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification
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Valid Michigan Controlled Substance License and Drug Enforcement Agency Registration.
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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.
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Must be insurable through the professional liability and malpractice insurance provided by LifeWays.
Preferred Education / Certification/Licensure
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Credentialed to provide Medication Assisted-Treatment for individuals with substance use disorders.
