Nurse Practitioner
ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP·Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania
ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP·Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania
Responsible for the health and safety of clients by assessing psychiatric and medical issues and prescribing appropriate medications. Collaborates with the treatment team to manage detoxification regimens and conduct routine client evaluations.
This position is responsible for the health and safety of all clients. This position assesses and prescribes appropriate medications as well as assess medical and psychiatric issues/ concerns and makes appropriate referrals. This position consults with the treatment team on primary diagnosis and co-occurring issues. Relationships and Contacts Within the organization: Establish and maintain productive working relationships with peers and accounting team members throughout STR Behavioral Health and affiliated facilities. Outside the organization: Establish and maintain productive working relationships with third party vendors, as necessary. Position Responsibilities Maintaining a safe and secure environment Help Clients by providing information, services, and assistance Prescribe Detoxification medication regimens that are safe, appropriate, and effective for clients with substance use disorder Routine checkups and Medication checks for clients in services Conducting follow up and evaluation of client physical and psychiatric conditions. Prescribe medications as necessary and check on the efficacy of medication regimen Document clinical, medical, and psychiatric treatments and recommendations Pre-screen and approve potential clients by reviewing psych and medical records for admission Order Lab work and UAs as needed Complete Psychiatric Evaluations for every admitting client Complete physical for every admitting client Make referrals to specialist as needed Order and administer Vivitrol as needed Consult with the treatment team Complete progress notes as needed Support Nursing staff. QualificationsMinimum Requirements Education and Experience Certified in the state of Pennsylvania as a CRNP or Physician’s Assistant. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Detoxification and/or Residential Setting, preferably in substance abuse or mental health. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A willingness to work with a clinical team to make recommendations and implement strategies that will benefit clients. Willingness to take calls during afterhours days and times. All necessary requirements must be met to practice adult psychiatry in Pennsylvania. Additional Requirements Position requires incumbent to have a valid driver’s license Clearance of TB test, and any other mandatory state/federal requirements. Current CPR and First Aid certification. Skill Competencies Work Standards - Sets high standards of performance for self; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed. Communicating Effectively - Conveys information and ideas in a professional, clear, and timely manner; providing information to ensure understanding; soliciting input from the others during the communication. Provides input to the organization when requested. Building Collaborative Relationships - Generates alliances internally and externally by continuously identifying and acting on those things that will create success for our organization and the clients. Contributing to Team Success - Actively participates as a committed member of a team and works with other team members to help complete goals and deliverables. Practicing Resourcefulness – Contributes to small business environment by taking ownership of one’s position in the team and resolves productivity and efficiency problems by being seeking solutions. STR Behavioral Health Chester Co provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. STR Behavioral Health reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At-Will.”
Requires certification as a CRNP or Physician’s Assistant in Pennsylvania with at least 2 years of experience in detoxification or residential settings. Must possess a valid driver's license and current CPR and First Aid certifications.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, Nurse Practitioner openings in post-acute and skilled nursing settings often draw candidates with APRN credentials and experience in long-term care workflows. These roles are competitive because employers usually want a current Pennsylvania license, U.S. work authorization, and familiarity with managing complex patients across coordinated care teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and highlight any post-acute or skilled nursing experience in your application.
