Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric-Mental Health job available in Madison, Wisconsin

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - WeekendsJob LocationsUS-WI-MadisonID2026-87028# of Openings1CategoryNP/PARecruiter : Eva FassauerOverviewLocation: Shorewood Behavioral Health Hospital, 5401 Quarry Park Rd, Madison, WI 53718Shorewood Behavioral Health Hospital is a brand-new, 120-bed acute care facility that specializes in comprehensive psychiatric care for adolescents, adults, and seniors facing mental health and substance use challenges. The hospital offers a range of services, including Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), and specialized programs to address community needs.We are currently seeking a Weekends, Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to support our patients receiving specialized psychiatric care. About the role:The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide medical evaluations and treatment of patients at facility under the supervisor of the Medical Director and work collaboratively with the medical/clinical staff under the guidelines of state licensure for Nurse Practitioners. For more information, please contact Eva Fassauer at eva.fassauer@acadiahealthcare.com or 615-861-7410.ResponsibilitiesDiagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare teamParticipate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment PlanAssess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.Encourage family involvement in patient care. Respond to identified patient and family educational needs.Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication.Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. QualificationsMaster's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required.Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.Licenses/Certifications: Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required.Licensed to practice in the state of Wisconsin.DEA license. Our Comprehensive Treatment Network~23,500 Employees · ~11,400 Beds · 258 Locations · 38 States · 1 NetworkAs a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 258 treatment facilities across 38 states. Our network of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for addiction, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our expansive network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and addiction, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need. SHOR01#LI-SWBH#LI-EF1