Job Description

Adelphi is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide care to students at a residential training facility in Greenville, Kentucky (KY). The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing mental health services for students. The ideal candidate must be licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification.

• Ref#: BD-855-02
• Profession: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 
• Specialty: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• Location: Greenville, Kentucky (KY)
• Facility Type: Student Residential Training Facility
• Job Type: Contract
• Coverage Type: Clinical 
• Schedule: Option 1: an average of twenty four (24) hours per week, 48 weeks per year
  • Option 2: an average of thirty one (31) hours per week, 48 weeks per year
  • Option 3: an average of ten to twelve (10 -12) hours per week, 48 weeks per year
• Contract Term: 48 weeks
• Start Date: 2/1/2025

Requirements:

• Active KY APRN License
• National Board Certification as a a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• DEA License

 
Responsibilities:

• Review counseling staff's intake assessments for students with a mental health history, current concerns, or those requesting consultation within one week of arrival.
• Conduct mental health assessments and provide recommendations for referred students.
• Offer short-term counseling with mental health check-ins as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Collaborate with facility program specialists to provide short-term counseling for students with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions.
• Work with the facility physician and health and wellness staff to monitor psychotropic medication for stable students, consulting psychiatrist advice if necessary.
• Facilitate referrals to off-facility mental health professionals or agencies for additional support.
• Assist counseling staff in developing and leading psycho-educational skill-building groups.
• Participate in regular case conferences with counselors and other staff members to discuss individual student needs.
• Provide clinical consultation to the facility's management regarding mental health promotion and education initiatives.
• Deliver a minimum 1-hour presentation on mental health promotion for all new students.
• Organize at least one annual facility-wide mental health promotion and education activity.
• Coordinate with other departments and programs to develop integrated mental health promotion and education services.
• Other duties as assigned by the facility's administration.

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve

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