Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

About Behavioral Care Solutions

We are a GROWING COMPANY: Behavioral Care Solutions is the largest psychiatric and psycho-social services provider in long-term care in the Mid-West, supporting 600 long-term care facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana...and expanding.

We have immediate openings for a Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant who specialize, or have interest, in geriatric psychiatry.

Location: Rockford, MI

Part Time

We offer the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant:
DAY TIME positions
M-F: No weekends or on-call
* Flexible hours and autonomy
* More 1:1 time with your patients
* Dedicated Practice Manager
* Interdisciplinary team approach
* State of the art clinical systems

Qualifications for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
* PA or NP degree from an accredited University
* Must have Valid, FULL license and DEA# in the State.
* Demonstrated skills in communication with patients, families and staff.
* Demonstrated knowledge of mental health care delivery and interacting with other disciplines.

Responsibilities of the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant include:
* Provide psychiatric services through the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mostly geriatric patients at a variety of rehabilitation facilities as well as assisted living and nursing homes.
* Prescribe or adjust psychotropic medications.
* Does not include psychological therapy.
* See 12 -15 patients per day.
* Collaboration with multiple disciplines and assure continuity of care.
* Knowledge of Medicare standards and documentation.

The Following is a Plus:
* 1+ years experience providing mental health services to the geriatric population.
* Experience with Medicare guidelines, standards of care and documentation.

Behavioral Care Solutions is an equal opportunity employer

www.behavioralcaresolutions.com

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $56.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Geriatrics
* Psychiatry
Supplemental Pay:
* Bonus opportunities



Experience:
* Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
* Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License (Required)
* DEA Certification (Required)

Work Location: On the road