Nurse Practitioner- PMHNP
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About the job
Nurse Practitioner PMHNP
Our mission is to help people become healthy and stay healthy. Our high standards attract well-known behavioral health professionals from across the country. Their commitments to ethics and patient success are backed by the highest accreditation in the industry.
Position Summary
JourneyPure is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner PMHNP to provide medical care and oversight in our substance use treatment program. In collaboration with the Medical Director, the NP manages client admissions, medical treatment, and discharge planning while contributing to the overall quality of care delivered at our facility.
Benefits
- 401(k) (After 90 days of continuous employment)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance (Offered after 60 days of employment)
- Competitive Compensation
Responsibilities
- Perform admission history and physicals (H&Ps), including health history, current health status, mental status, and physical examination.
- Dictate admission notes, medical notes, and discharge summaries.
- Identify medical and health risk factors and formulate appropriate treatment plans.
- Provide medical care in collaboration with the Medical Director, including admission orders, ongoing medical management, and discharge orders.
- Conduct daily client rounds and sick call, documenting medical progress notes specific to the detoxification unit and throughout the course of treatment.
- Order and accurately interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological agents.
- Coordinate special client diets with the dietary department as needed.
- Provide client education on medical conditions, treatments, and medications.
- Make appropriate referrals to the Medical Director, medical providers, and dental services for emergency, acute, and follow-up care.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of medical plans of care and modify as necessary.
- Systematically review records and treatment plans with the Medical Director on a periodic basis.
Qualifications
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Tennessee and/or Florida; DEA licensure required.
- Malpractice insurance certificate required.
- Minimum 2 years of direct medical experience with substance abuse and/or dual diagnosis clients preferred.
- CPR certification required.
- Working knowledge of alcohol, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and rehabilitation programs.
- Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
JourneyPure is an Equal Opportunity Employer
From JourneyPure's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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JourneyPure hires mental health staff, nurses and advanced practice providers in Tennessee and Florida.
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