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Carolina House Eating Disorder and Mental Health Treatment Center
176 Lassiter Homestead Rd
Durham, NC 27713
We are currently seeking a Full time, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team at Carolina House Eating Disorder and Mental Health Treatment Center in Durham, NC.
Carolina House is dedicated to helping individuals overcome the challenges posed by eating disorders and mental health issues. We offer comprehensive, compassionate care to empower individuals in creating a fulfilling, healthy life. Our treatment approach fosters self-exploration, allowing patients to develop nurturing, transformative habits that support long-term recovery. Carolina House proudly serves individuals of all genders, ages 17 and older for eating disorders, and 18 and older for mental health concerns.
Located in Durham, NC, our 28 bed residential teatment center includes the Homestead and Cottage, a 16-bed gender-inclusive farmhouse on 10 acres of tranquil forest, and the Estate, a 6-bed gender-inclusive home for individuals 18 and older.
For more information, please contact Eva Fassauer at [email protected] or call/text at 615-861-7410.
Overview:
Responsible for the provision of medical services to patients. Responsible for conducting assigned aspects of the medical care of patients as allowed by state license guidelines. Responsibilities include medical management of patients at all levels of care provided by the clinic. Conduct complete physicals and provides necessary education, referral and follow-up services to patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication as allowed by state regulation.
Responsibilities:
- Makes a comprehensive physical assessment of patients consistent with training and education;
- Conducts psychiatric evaluations and follow-ups of patients;
- 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.
Qualifications:
- Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, from an accredited college or university.
- 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 clinic 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 of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for addiction, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our expansive network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and addiction, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need.
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