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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN)
About the Role
Inpatient psychiatric NP. 24/7 availability for emergencies. Kentucky.
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Key Responsibilities
- Functions independently to perform age-appropriate psychiatric evaluations in collaboration with MD.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s needs.
- Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
- Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain mental health stability,.
Requirements
- Adhere to Confidentiality requirements as outlined in 42 CFR, Part 2.
- Computer literate with experience in a Windows environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Addiction Recovery Care as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN) – Inpatient.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must possess an APRN NP License in Kentucky, with inpatient psychiatric experience being preferred. Essential abilities include computer literacy, knowledge of substance abuse impacts, adherence to 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality rules, and the capacity to handle crisis situations calmly.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
In Kentucky, Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$211k across 21 listings, vs ~$157k nationally (2,072 listings).
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Kentucky's cost-of-living index is 86.0 (US average = 100) — Kentucky ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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