APP to Join Medical Staff in Cincinnati, OH

Glenwood Behavioral Health is located in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a Full-time Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner to join our new, 80-bed acute treatment center specializing in treating men and women who are experiencing behavioral or mental health crisis. Solid opportunity for recent resident or fellow.

This position requires an enthusiastic, motivated individual who is constantly striving to improve patient care and safety. Psychiatric Admission, Discharge, Evaluation, and Continuous Care for Adolescents and Adults. and treating Behavioral Health, Substance use, Co-Occurring treatment, Trauma/PTSD for Adults & Geriatric Patients. 

Acadia Healthcare, a network of network of 252 treatment centers, provides psychiatric and chemical dependency services to its patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs.

If these opportunities appeal to you or your colleagues, please email me directly. If they wish to explore opportunities we have throughout the US, please call, or email me and I will be happy to discuss with you.

Andrew Diffenbaugh

andy.diffenbaugh@acadiahealthcare.com

615-905-1731

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Summary:

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
• Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan
• Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.
• Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.
• Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.
• Encourage family involvement in patient care. Respond to identified patient and family educational needs.
• Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.
• Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
• Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.
• May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Qualifications:

• Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a practising nurse practitioner preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required.
• Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
• DEA license.

Acadia Healthcare

Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare operates a network of 250 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,000 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily. 

We provide psychiatric and chemical dependency services to our patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs.