Addiction Mental Health Assessor jobs in Mississippi

Are you a compassionate Nurse Practitioner with a passion for evidence-based care in the realm of substance use disorders?  We’re on the lookout for a dynamic individual to join our team, where you’ll play a crucial role in guiding patients through withdrawal to long-term recovery.

Bradford Health Services is an industry leader in providing hope and healing to people with substance use addiction and co-occurring disorders. We currently have immediate openings for the Registered Nurse (RN) positions- for our Vertava Health location in Southaven, MS location. 

At Vertava Health Mississippi, we understand that change and acceptance are necessary in order to begin a new life of recovery.  As the premier addiction treatment center in the greater Memphis area, we’ve provided a turning point for numerous families and individuals by empowering them to restore hope and balance to their lives. 

Our location in Southaven, MS may be exactly what you are looking for as your next career step.

Just as each treatment plan is different, each career path at Bradford is different. Take a step forward in your career with Bradford Health Services.

Perks for our employees:

• A competitive salary
• Generous Paid Time Off for Work-Life Balance
• Professional growth opportunities

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing compassionate, evidenced-based medical care to adult patients with substance use disorders.  You will develop and utilize expert assessment skills, therapeutic relationship building, specialty medication knowledge, and current best practices to help patients safely navigate withdrawal and build a strong foundation for long-term recovery from addiction.  You should endorse Medication Assisted Treatment as an important treatment option for appropriate candidates.

You will provide medical services across a continuum of care that includes inpatient Medically Monitored Detox (ASAM 3.7) and High Intensity Residential Services (ASAM 3.5), as well as range of outpatient services (ASAM 2.5-1.0).

The ideal candidate has broad direct care experience, and particular expertise in addiction treatment.  You should be efficient, flexible, and eager to embrace a team-based approach that models collaborative, solution-based problem solving, and authentic communication.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Admit new patients and determine the appropriate level of care based on ASAM criteria.
• Review results of Prescription Monitor Program (PMP) search.
• Reconcile current medications and determine which orders to continue, modify, or stop.
• Conduct a history & physical within 24 hours of admission.
• Diagnose Substance Use Disorders and any additional health disruptions.
• Order appropriate detox protocols or other admission order sets, and customize as necessary.
• Meet with detox patients daily to assess withdrawal and response to treatment.
• Address medical concerns as they arise.
• Educate patients about range of MAT options.
• Prescribe and adjust medications as appropriate.
• Order labs and interpret results.
• Work with each patient and the treatment team to create a plan of care.
• Respond to Emergency Codes as needed.
• Rotate on-call coverage for 24-hour coverage.
• Reconcile medications with nursing and patient prior to discharge.
• Capture all pertinent information from provider-to-provider reports when transferring patients to or from an outside facility.
• Meticulously document assessments and observations, interventions and response, and progress towards goals
• Create progress notes for each visit and consultation.
• Collaborate with multiple departments, teams, and stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Masters degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Broad clinical experience required. Addiction treatment experience preferred.
• Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Unrestricted licensure and board certification from ANCC or AANP
• Must have prescriptive authorization and XDEA license.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk; hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

Bradford Health Services (Vertava Health) does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. In addition to federal law requirements, Bradford Health Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.