Psychiatrist Job at Universal Health Services, Inc. in Lexington, KY

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 

Lexington, KY

The Ridge Behavioral Healthcare System in Lexington, KY, is recruiting a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to work with In-Patient Services. The Ridge provides psychiatric and dual diagnosis treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.

Position Duties & Highlights:

• Full time employment
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Work in a collaborative practice with the opportunity to grow personally and professionally while working with a professional, competent and compassionate staff
• Initial evaluations of new patients; follow-ups and medication management; treatment team participation; participation in call rotation
• Patient population of adults and child/adolescent

Compensation:

• Base Salary
• Comprehensive Health Benefits package
• Paid Malpractice Insurance
• 401K with company match
• CME financial assistance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance negotiable, if moving

Requirements:

• Graduation from accredited Master’s level Nurse Practitioner program with a specialty in psychiatry.
• Kentucky license or the ability to obtain
• ANCC certification required
• New graduates welcome to apply

THE HOSPITAL:

Located in Lexington, KY, in the heart of Bluegrass Country, Ridge Behavioral Health System is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, as a licensed, 110-bed hospital, providing psychiatric and chemical dependency services to children, adolescents and adults. 

Community Features:

• Lexington is the 2nd largest city in Kentucky, and is located in the heart of the Bluegrass Region. Greater metropolitan area population over 700,000.
• High quality public and private primary and secondary education systems - ranks tenth among US cities in college education rate.
• Home to thriving arts organizations including a professional orchestra, two ballet companies, professional theatre, several museums, several choral organizations and a highly respected opera program at the University of Kentucky.
• Sports activities at community, college and professional levels.
• One of the nation's most stable economies with its abundance of government, manufacturing technology, educational and general business opportunities.
• Quality of life amenities and activities for all lifestyle and affordable housing communities of all types.

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