FT Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner
Company: The Recovery Village
Location: Salem
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description We are seeking a compassionate
Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner to join our team! Advanced
Recovery Systems is a trusted, physician-led behavioral healthcare
company dedicated to providing evidence-based, expert care for
addiction and mental health conditions. We work with health care
providers, organizations and individuals to connect those in need
to life-saving addiction treatment and mental health support that
repairs lives, families and the surrounding communities. Founded in
December 2013 by Dr. Mitchell Eisenberg and Dr. Lewis Gold,
Advanced Recovery Systems now has facilities across the U.S. Every
facility in our network strives to provide the highest quality of
care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work.
Specialized programming designed to meet the unique needs of
veterans and first responders is also offered in select facilities.
The Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides medical
services/ mental health services to patients admitted to ARS
facilities and throughout treatment within the continuum of care.
The Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner supports and follows
the policies, rules, and regulations of the facility as well as the
standards of State and Federal regulations. Works effectively with
the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by
completing the following: JOB DUTIES: Provides excellent medical
care with the ARS philosophy outlined by the Chief Medical Officer
and Medical Director. This includes the ability to establish
rapport, systematically gather data, determine the readiness of an
individual for treatment and change and apply accepted criteria for
diagnosis of substance use disorders. Screen for co-occurring
Primary Mental Health issues. Screen for Substance Use Disorders
(SUD) including psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and
withdrawal symptoms. Must have knowledge of medications, assessment
for medication complications, detoxification protocols and
prescribing medications in general Screen for danger to self or
others with an evidenced based assessment tool—the Columbia Suicide
Screening Rating Scale (CSSRS) and the Patient Health
Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Analyze and interpret data to determine
treatment recommendations and priorities. Screen for nutrition
deficiencies and make interventions or refer for a nutrition
consultation as appropriate. Screen for pain and understands
treatment strategies for pain including pharmacologic and
nonpharmacologic approaches. Strategies should reflect an
individualized approach based on the individual’s current
presentation, medical judgment and the risks and benefits
associated with strategies, including potential risk of dependency,
addiction, and abuse. Demonstrates proficiency using the electronic
health record with all required documentation. ensuring compliance
with all company policies and procedures, state regulation, Joint
Commission standards. These records will be completed and
authenticated in a timely manner per policy. This includes but is
not limited to the following electronic record documents:
A.Psychiatric Evaluation B.Physical Examinations C.Medical Progress
Notes D.Medical Discharge Summaries E.Medication and ancillary
orders F.Allergies G.Diagnosis and updating diagnosis H.Laboratory
Date interpretation and documentation I.HIV results positive or
negative must be reviewed and documented in the medical record. STD
positive results must be communicated to nursing so they can report
to the State Health dept as applicable and reviewed with patient to
consider treatment options. Understands ASAM criteria and Medical
Needs Criteria provided and will document decision making and
treatment planning accordingly. Understands the On-Call
responsibilities: will provide contact and back-up numbers, being
responsive and available when assigned on-call duties. Must be
within one hour of facility when on-call. Other required tasks with
the Medical Director: Develops cost-effective methods to provide
medically necessary therapeutic services. Assists in formulating
and supporting the highest standards of patient care. Review all
level of care changes and provides peer reviews when required.
Provides support to Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and
students as required. Understands and abides by all safety/risk,
infection control and other guidelines as required. If Non-Exempt,
clocks into ADP at the designated time frames. Performs other tasks
and duties as assigned. Requirements Graduated from an accredited
Nursing Master’s Program with a Family Nurse Practitioner or higher
and a Psychiatric Nurse practice degree. Experience in Addiction
Medicine/ Primary Behavioral Health preferred. Familiarity with
JCAHO and other indicated healthcare standards is preferred.
Familiarity with ASAM/ ASAM Criteria and other indicated healthcare
standards is preferred. Application of Continuous Quality
Improvement and Performance Improvement Team philosophy and ability
to develop and apply organizational strategies. Communication
skills to relate to all levels of facility staff. Self-motivated
and confident. Depending on the state practicing, may need a
protocol agreement to be completed by the NP and Medical Director.
Licensed Nurse with Master’s Degree or higher to practice as a
Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
(Psych NP) in the appropriate state, as applicable, required. Must
have a DEA to prescribe controlled medications and have had
training on Buprenorphine Prescribing as outlined by the DEA in the
state(s) working. DEA-authorized prescribers will be required to
demonstrate that they have completed at least eight (8) hours of
educational training on the treatment and management of patients
with opioid or other substance use disorders. Depending on the
state practicing, may need a protocol agreement to be completed by
the NP and Medical Director. Depending on the state, the DEA may
not be able to be obtained until the protocol has been approved by
the local nursing board. This is the only exception to not having a
DEA at hire. Benefits BENEFITS: Scheduling flexible, required to be
onsite & some on-call Pay: Competitive salary CME: $2,500 per year
reimbursement Malpractice: Free liability protection, the PLI
policy also covers you if you leave the company should it be needed
for the time period of your employment Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks
of paid time off per year & sick & holiday pay Retirement: 401K
match Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Telehealth access &
visits Matching HSA - up to $1500 a year contribution from the
company to your HSA . Advanced Recovery Systems, a national
integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the
treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues.
The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws
and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color,
disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful
to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of
their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the
basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO We are
proud to be a drug-free workplace.
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