Nurse Practitioner
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Job Description
About Apex Recovery
Apex Recovery is a leading behavioral health and addiction treatment center located in Columbia, TN. We are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to deliver individualized treatment plans and ensure the highest level of client care.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will provide direct psychiatric care, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment planning for clients with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders in a residential and outpatient setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments
- Diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
- Monitor client progress and modify treatment plans as needed
- Collaborate with therapists, counselors, nursing staff, and other providers to ensure coordinated care
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
- Provide education to clients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EMR
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility policies, including HIPAA regulations
Requirements
Qualifications
- Current and unrestricted Tennessee Nurse Practitioner license with PMHNP certification
- Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited nursing program
- DEA license (or ability to obtain one)
- Experience in behavioral health, addiction medicine, or dual-diagnosis treatment preferred
- Strong communication, organizational, and clinical decision-making skills
- Compassionate, professional, and committed to high standards of care
Work Environment
- Residential and outpatient clinical settings
- Supportive multidisciplinary team
- Flexible scheduling options may be available
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Flexible paid time off and holidays (for full-time)
- Continuing education support
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in clients’ lives
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 56% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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