Nurse Practitioner
Job Description
*About Behavioral Care Solutions*
We are a GROWING COMPANY: Behavioral Care Solutions is the largest psychiatric and psycho-social services provider in long-term care in the Mid-West, supporting 600 long-term care facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana…and expanding.
We have immediate openings for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who specialize, or have interest, in geriatric psychiatry.
*Locations: Peoria IL*
*PART TIME *
Qualifications for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
* PA or NP degree from an accredited University
* Must have Valid, FULL license and DEA# in the State.
* Demonstrated skills in communication with patients, families and staff.
* Demonstrated knowledge of mental health care delivery and interacting with other disciplines.
We offer the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant:
* DAY TIME positions
* M-F: No weekends or on-call
* Flexible hours and autonomy
* More 1:1 time with your patients
* Dedicated Practice Manager
* Interdisciplinary team approach
* State of the art clinical systems
* Full benefits for full time; some for part time.
Responsibilities include:
* Provide psychiatric services through the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mostly geriatric patients at a variety of rehabilitation facilities as well as assisted living and nursing homes.
* Prescribe or adjust psychotropic medications.
* Does not include psychological therapy.
* See 12 -15 patients per day.
* Collaboration with multiple disciplines and assure continuity of care.
* Knowledge of Medicare standards and documentation.
The Following is a Plus:
* 1+ years experience providing mental health services to the geriatric population.
* Experience with Medicare guidelines, standards of care and documentation.
Behavioral Care Solutions is an equal opportunity employer
www.behavioralcaresolutions.com
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Flexible schedule
Education:
* Master’s (Preferred)
Experience:
* NP or PA: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* NP or PA License (Preferred)
* DEA License (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road