# Nurse Practitioner

**Company:** [San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/t6sE3S8gM67qdjpuZbFw7m.md)
**Location:** San Antonio, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Nursing

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## Description

We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner to participate in the planning and treatment of patients with behavioral health issues under the direction and supervision of the Chief Medical Director, and collaborating Physicians.

**Essential Functions:**

-   Provides clinical assessments; treatments; behavioral and medication management
-   Works in collaboration with the behavioral health consultants as a member of the interdisciplinary team assigned to the facility
-   As a resource to facility staff, provides consultation on nursing practice and psychopharmacology as appropriate.
-   Participates in case reviews, consultations and utilization review
-   Responds to urgent calls from the facility and facilitates problem solving
-   Maintains accurate records on patients treated
-   Maintains accurate daily records for billing purposes and submits in a timely manner as directed.
-   Provides in-service education at the facilities as needed
-   Participates in staff and facility medical staff meetings as needed

  

If you’re also dedicated to providing compassionate, and individualized trauma informed treatment than we want to hear from you.

## Requirements

**Minimum Education**

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and certification approved or recognized by the State of Texas.

**Minimum Work Experience**

Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) as an Adult, Family, or Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. Experience required in the diagnosis, treatment and management of geriatric and / or adult populations required. Credentialed in the State of Texas. Familiar with mental health preferred.

**Required Licenses**

DEA License

DPS License

ACLS/BLS certifications

## Benefits

-   Health Insurance
-   Vision Insurance
-   Dental Insurance
-   401K Retirement Plan
-   Healthcare Spending Account
-   Dependent Care Spending Account
-   PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
-   Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
-   Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)