Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Job Summary

The role of the Nurse Practitioner is to provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients in an outpatient setting. This position will be responsible for diagnosing and treating patients with mental health and emotional disorders, providing individual treatment plans as well as prescribing our cutting-edge treatments including Spravato, and Ketamine, as well as other medications when necessary.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provides the highest standard of medical care for all Sanford Behavioral Health clients and participates as an active member of the continuum of care. This includes all levels of care within the substance use disorder and eating disorder units including detox, residential, MAT, and outpatient clients.
• Is available on-call or secures another Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to take call responsibilities.
• Participates in the creation, implementation, and revisions of various aspects of the Sanford Behavioral Health treatment programming and administration processes.
• Completes history, physical, and follow-up exams for all clients.
• Completes medical and psychiatric evaluations for clients as indicated.
• Completes consults for the admissions team and current clients.
• Diagnoses and treats mental health and emotional disorders.
• Offers individual treatment plans to patients.
• Provides information and education about pharmacological factors in the treatment of and service of clients to other agency staff and the general public, as needed.
• Provides and prescribes ongoing medication management and monitoring including monitoring for side effects and therapeutic drug levels.
• Maintains detailed records of patient visits and progress.
• Assists in the development of individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure patient continuity of care.
• Provides medical education for clients, staff, and their collaterals.
• Consults with the Medical Director and Nursing Staff regarding client's care.
• Prescribes medication to clients in alignment with current policies and procedures.
• Weekly case reviews with the Medical Director to facilitate evidenced-based practice treatments.
• Maintains compliance with HIPAA guidelines at all times.
• Adheres to the established Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, and employee handbook.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Advanced Practice Provider school, required.
• Family Nurse Practitioner License in the state of Michigan, required.
• Full prescription privileges including ability to prescribed opiates for Substance Use Disorder diagnoses (xDEA number), preferred.

Sanford Behavioral Health is an innovative and trusted leader in addiction, eating disorders, and co-occurring mental health treatment. We are located in Michigan, but our services reach far beyond with residential, outpatient and telehealth programs. Our mission is to raise the standard of care across Michigan and fill service gaps. To that end, Sanford opened the first standalone residential eating disorder treatment center in Michigan; We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner that has a strong foundation in behavioral health and cultural competency when collaborating with a multidisciplinary team (or has willingness to pursue this competency).

Sanford Behavioral Health is an organization that is willing to invest in its employees, helping them to acquire the skills and expertise needed to be supportive leaders and empathic advocates to our clients. Join us and be a part of the team that changes lives, families and communities!