BC PMHNP ChildAdolescent Position | FT W-2 | Atlanta, GA

Position Title: BC Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for Acute Inpatient General Child/Adolescent and Inpatient Autism Unit

Location: Atlanta GA

Laurel Heights Hospital provides residential treatment programs for children and adolescents (ages 7 and up) who present with severe and complex psychiatric and behavioral difficulties that impact multiple areas of functioning.

Adolescent patients reside in separate treatment units designated by age gender and treatment needs. This ensures that programming will meet our residents specific developmental needs and individualized treatment issues. Through our Discovery and Declaration Programs Laurel Heights Hospital provides highly specialized residential treatment for boys ages 717 who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and who demonstrate severe behavioral difficulties and psychiatric illnesses.

Position Overview:

• Employment Type: Hospital Employed on-site only
• Schedule / Hours: Monday-Friday day shift shared call 1:4
• Patient Volume: will vary by unit census
• Location: Atlanta GA
• Practice Setting: Inpatient Acute General and Inpatient Autism Units ages 6 -17.
• Support / Care Team: Multidisciplinary with BC Psychiatrists BH Techs BH RN Psychiatric NPs Social Workers and Therapists
• EMR / Technology: HCS

Responsibilities

• Your role will encompass admission evaluations and assessments managing treatment teams overseeing discharge processes and performing related administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with physicians NPs and support staff.
• Document care using HCS.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with Productivity Bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package including malpractice insurance paid time off 401K matching stock options and more.

Position Requirements:

• Master of Science in Nursing with certification as a Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with one of the accredited National Certification Organizations (ANCC AANP).
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia; Certification with a National Certification Board
• Five (5) years of experience in the area of child psychiatry with proficiency in treating autism spectrum disorders.
• Unencumbered State of GA Licensed NP expertise or interest in treating patients with mental illness and addictive disorders preferred.
• Ideal candidate will be dual Boarded as Family Nurse Practitioner

About the Organization & Community

Nestled in a prime location in Atlanta GA Laurel Heights Hospital is conveniently near the bustling city center top-tier universities desirable housing and an international airport. This private facility specializes in acute inpatient and residential treatment for a broad spectrum of children and adolescents. As a member of the Universal Health Services (UHS) network Laurel Heights is committed to providing targeted empathetic care designed to meet the unique needs of its patients.

Nurse Practitioners who join UHS benefit from the strength of a Fortune 500 healthcare organization with a nationwide network of acute care hospitals behavioral health facilities and outpatient programs. This scale provides unmatched stability consistent patient volume and the reassurance of working with a trusted industry leader.

For more information please contact:

Victoria Miller In-house Physician Recruiter Cell

Universal Health Services Inc. UHS of Delaware Inc. 367 South Gulph Road King of Prussia PA 19406 .