Job Description
Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) – Behavioral Health
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our comprehensive Behavioral Health Clinic. Our clinic provides a full spectrum of outpatient psychiatric consultations and recovery-focused counseling. As a key member of our team, you will support patients through psychiatric treatment, psychotherapy, medication management, and relapse prevention within a structured, collaborative environment.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our comprehensive Behavioral Health Clinic. Our clinic provides a full spectrum of outpatient psychiatric consultations and recovery-focused counseling. As a key member of our team, you will support patients through psychiatric treatment, psychotherapy, medication management, and relapse prevention within a structured, collaborative environment.
Scope of Services
- Psychiatric consultations and medication therapy.
- Individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
- Structured group therapy and support meetings.
- Coordination between inpatient care and outpatient therapeutic services.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Master’s degree in Nursing (NP) or Graduate of an AMA-approved Physician Assistant program.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of NP or PA experience specifically within Behavioral Health/Psychiatry.
- Licensure:
- Current (or eligible for) NP or PA registration with the State Board of Medical Practice.
- National certification (ANCC, NCCPA, or equivalent).
- Required unit certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS) or ability to obtain them per department guidelines.
- Completion of an endorsed patient de-escalation and restraint program.
Core Responsibilities & Skills
- Clinical Excellence: Conduct thorough medical histories, assess complex psychiatric conditions, and interpret clinical findings to develop treatment plans.
- Documentation: Maintain precise medical records, prepare detailed reports, and manage professional correspondence.
- Relationship Management: Skilled in building and maintaining high-quality, empathetic relationships with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.
- Crisis Intervention: Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations, utilizing de-escalation skills to ensure patient and staff safety.
Location & Lifestyle
Located in a beautiful region serving communities across central/southern New England and Eastern New York, this role offers a high quality of life with access to premier outdoor recreation and a close-knit community atmosphere.
Located in a beautiful region serving communities across central/southern New England and Eastern New York, this role offers a high quality of life with access to premier outdoor recreation and a close-knit community atmosphere.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | N Clarendon, VT |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 10 to 19 employees |
| Year Founded | 2008 |
| Website | http://www.ka-recruiting.com/ |
About Company
Overview
K.A. Recruiting is a Healthcare Recruiting company that was established in order to serve the growing need for allied healthcare professionals, doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physician assistants and physical therapists. We help to find top notch candidates for hospitals, reference labs, long-term care facilities, home health agencies, rehabilitation centers, non profit organizations, etc. CHECK OUT OUR CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES: JOBS.KA-RECRUITING.COM Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/KA-Recruiting-Inc/210685185178
- Website
- http://www.ka-recruiting.com
- Industry
- Staffing and Recruiting
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)unmatched
- Behavioral Healthunmatched
- Clinical Outcomesunmatched
- Crisis Interventionunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Mail Processingunmatched
- Medical Recordsunmatched
- Medicationsunmatched
- Nurse Practitionerunmatched
- Nursingunmatched
- Outpatient Careunmatched
- Patient Careunmatched
- Patient Safetyunmatched
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
- Physician Assistantunmatched
- Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
- Psychotherapyunmatched
- Quality Managementunmatched
- Record Keepingunmatched
- Relationship Managementunmatched
- Reporting Skillsunmatched
- Sales Managementunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Treatment Planunmatched
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