Career Center

ChristianaCare is recruiting for a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to join our consult and liaison team with a focus on addiction and psychological trauma. The selected candidate will provide services at both Christiana and Wilmington hospitals working Monday - Friday, 8am- 5pm seeing approximately 8 - 10 patients daily. This is a great opportunity to postively impact our community and work closely with an experienced and dedicated team!

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs thorough and accurate psychiatric and substance abuse assessments on patients requiring psychiatric consultation in the general hospital.
• Performs case management services including coordination with medical staff, nursing staff and outside providers, formulates the treatment plan along with the clinical team.
• Collaborates with the attending Psychiatrist evaluating treatment outcome.
• Provides education to clinical team, patients and their families.
• Works closely with Addiction Medicine Peer Counselors and Discharge Coordinators to formulate a discharge plan.
• Provide excellent customer service and assists in efforts to improve patient, nurse, and provider satisfaction.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's Degree in Nursing or graduate from an accredited Physician Assistants program with NCCPA certification
• APRN or PA Licensure or license eligible for State of Delaware
• BE/BC as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner preferred
• Minimum of 1-3 years' experience working in a behavioral health setting preferably with experience in addictions
• BLS Certification