Ascension

Nurse Practitioner

Ascension$90K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Nursing required.
  • Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in New Hampshire.
  • DEA license required prior to hire.
  • Experience with adolescents (ages 13+) preferred.
  • Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of psychotropic medications and behavioral health interventions.
  • Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations and medication management services for varying client needs.
  • Review and sign laboratory orders, including urine drug screenings.
  • Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care for clients.
  • Schedule and manage follow-up appointments to ensure continuity of care.
  • Maintain accurate medical documentation in the electronic medical record.
  • Coordinate patient care with treatment team members for holistic support.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary case consultations and clinical meetings.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule with two onsite days per week.
  • Consistent 10-hour work minimum allows for balanced patient care.
  • No weekends or on-call responsibilities, promoting work-life balance.
  • Support for professional development through quality improvement initiatives.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in behavioral health and addiction recovery.
Full Job Description
Nurse Practitioner - Paugus Bay Behavioral Health

Make a Difference in Recovery!

Hybrid 2 days on site.

Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to recovery from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions? Paugus Bay Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate and dependable Full-Time Nurse Practitioner to support our growing outpatient and intensive outpatient programming.

This role is ideal for a provider looking for a flexible but consistent schedule while making a meaningful impact in behavioral health and addiction treatment.

Position Overview

We are seeking a provider who can commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week, ideally across two consistent 5-hour shifts per week. This consistency allows our team to appropriately schedule intakes, psychiatric evaluations, and follow-up care for clients.

The schedule may be any weekday Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

This position does not include weekends or on-call responsibilities.

What You'll Do
  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations and medication management services for IOP, outpatient, and future PHP clients.
  • Review and sign laboratory orders, including urine drug screening orders.
  • Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care for behavioral health and substance use disorder clients.
  • Schedule and manage your own patient follow-up appointments to support continuity of care.
  • Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in the electronic medical record.
  • Coordinate patient care with therapists, nursing staff, primary care providers, and other members of the treatment team.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary case consultations and clinical collaboration meetings as needed.
  • Educate clients on medications, treatment planning, and recovery support using a compassionate, strengths-based approach.
  • Support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based clinical practices.


Who You Are

A compassionate and dedicated provider with a strong commitment to behavioral health and addiction treatment who values flexibility, autonomy, and collaborative care.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Nursing required.
  • Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in New Hampshire.
  • DEA license required prior to hire.
  • Experience working with adolescents ages 13 and older preferred.
  • Experience with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) preferred.
  • Experience working with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of psychotropic medications and behavioral health treatment interventions.
  • Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication and collaboration with the treatment team.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Two (2) or more years of experience in behavioral health, psychiatry, or substance use disorder treatment settings.
  • Experience in outpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), or partial hospitalization (PHP) environments.
  • Familiarity with trauma-informed and recovery-oriented models of care.


Work Environment
  • Hybrid flexibility may be considered based on operational needs and candidate experience.
  • Services are provided Monday through Friday during standard business hours.
  • No weekend coverage or on-call responsibilities required.


Join Us in Making an Impact

At Paugus Bay Behavioral Health, we believe in helping individuals reclaim their lives through compassionate, high-quality care. If you're a dedicated Nurse Practitioner looking for a meaningful part-time opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Today!

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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165,000 employees
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Founded
1999

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