Nurse Practitioner

Jonesboro, GA
Full Time
Experienced
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Location: Jonesboro, GA
Job Type: Full Time- Inpatient/Detox setting.
About Us:
Samba Behavioral Health at Jonesboro is a new and growing outpatient substance abuse treatment provider for adults dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where clinicians can focus on what matters most—helping clients on their journey to recovery.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a qualified and dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team. In this role, you will work collaboratively with a Medical Director and Director of Nursing and clinical team to provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and client-centered care within our impatient program.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct initial evaluations and ongoing assessments.
  • Diagnose mental health/substance use conditions and co-occurring disorders.
  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications as clinically indicated.
  • Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and other members of the treatment team to develop and monitor individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide psychoeducation and medication guidance to clients and their families.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, KIPU.
  • Order and interpret laboratory tests as appropriate.
  • Participate in case consultations, staff meetings, and compliance trainings.
  • Ensure compliance with HIPAA and all applicable regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification.
  • Active and unrestricted PMHNP license in the state of Georgia.
  • DEA license with the authority to prescribe psychiatric medications.
  • Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, ideally in outpatient mental health and/or substance use treatment settings.
  • Familiarity with startup or growing treatment programs is preferred.
  • Excellent communication, clinical documentation, and organizational skills.
  • Commitment to delivering trauma-informed, culturally competent, and client-centered care.
Hours
  • Full time; weekends may be required.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
  • Office-based, impatient clinical environment.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
  • May require use of stairs during emergency drills or facility activities.
Why Join Samba Behavioral Health at Jonesboro?
  • Mission-driven organization with a passionate, supportive team.
  • Flexible scheduling options.
  • Opportunity to help shape and grow a community-based program.
  • Collaborative leadership and supervision.

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