Lakeland Behavioral Health System
Family Nurse Practitioner or Assistant Physician
Lakeland Behavioral Health System, Springfield, Missouri, us, 65897
Overview
We are seeking a Full Time Family Nurse Practitioner or Assistant Physician (per Missouri board of registration) to join our team to provide medical services to our patients. Lakeland Behavioral Health System, located in Springfield, Missouri, is a 206 bed, acute psychiatric facility providing age-appropriate behavioral healthcare to children, adolescents, and seniors ages 55+. Responsibilities
Makes a comprehensive physical assessment of patients consistent with training and education. Performs physical examinations on patients admitted for medication maintenance. Ensures physician medication orders are being followed. Refers patients to appropriate physicians and consults with the supervising physician. Evaluates patient care, adjusting the plan of care based on outcomes, diagnostic test results, and patient feedback. Provides patient and staff education on medication maintenance. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, CARF Standards, and clinic policy and procedure. Perform other duties as assigned. Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner from an accredited college or university. Medical school graduate who has passed Step 1 and Step 2 of the USMLE but haven’t completed residency can practice under a licensed physician’s supervision. Previous experience in behavioral health facility/clinic preferred. No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment. Licenses/Certifications
Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates. DEA license. Our Comprehensive Treatment Network
~23,500 Employees ~11,400 Beds 258 Locations 38 States 1 Network As 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 offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. Our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process, providing levels of care including detoxification, residential treatment for substance use, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options. Our network aims to increase access to care, reduce stigma, and provide a safe environment for treatment. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries: Mental Health Care Referral programs may increase your chances of interviewing at Lakeland Behavioral Health System. Get notified about new Family Nurse Practitioner jobs in Springfield, MO.
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We are seeking a Full Time Family Nurse Practitioner or Assistant Physician (per Missouri board of registration) to join our team to provide medical services to our patients. Lakeland Behavioral Health System, located in Springfield, Missouri, is a 206 bed, acute psychiatric facility providing age-appropriate behavioral healthcare to children, adolescents, and seniors ages 55+. Responsibilities
Makes a comprehensive physical assessment of patients consistent with training and education. Performs physical examinations on patients admitted for medication maintenance. Ensures physician medication orders are being followed. Refers patients to appropriate physicians and consults with the supervising physician. Evaluates patient care, adjusting the plan of care based on outcomes, diagnostic test results, and patient feedback. Provides patient and staff education on medication maintenance. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, CARF Standards, and clinic policy and procedure. Perform other duties as assigned. Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner from an accredited college or university. Medical school graduate who has passed Step 1 and Step 2 of the USMLE but haven’t completed residency can practice under a licensed physician’s supervision. Previous experience in behavioral health facility/clinic preferred. No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment. Licenses/Certifications
Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates. DEA license. Our Comprehensive Treatment Network
~23,500 Employees ~11,400 Beds 258 Locations 38 States 1 Network As 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 offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. Our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process, providing levels of care including detoxification, residential treatment for substance use, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options. Our network aims to increase access to care, reduce stigma, and provide a safe environment for treatment. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries: Mental Health Care Referral programs may increase your chances of interviewing at Lakeland Behavioral Health System. Get notified about new Family Nurse Practitioner jobs in Springfield, MO.
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