Nurse Practitioner

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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