Job Description

Samba Recovery | Jonesboro, Georgia | 315 Arrowhead Blvd.

Position: On-Call Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Employment Type: PRN / On-Call

Schedule: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday | 4:30 PM - 8:00 AM the following morning

Compensation: Competitive on-call stipend and additional compensation for clinical services

Position Overview

Samba Recovery is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and dependable Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide on-call psychiatric support during weekend evening and overnight hours at our 24/7 detoxification and residential recovery facility in Jonesboro, Georgia.

The PMHNP will provide psychiatric consultation, medication management, clinical assessment, and treatment recommendations for adults receiving treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. This position is primarily remote/on-call, supporting on-site nursing and clinical personnel. On-site evaluation may be required based on clinical needs and facility protocols.

On-Call Schedule

• Friday: 4:30 PM - Saturday at 8:00 AM
• Saturday: 4:30 PM - Sunday at 8:00 AM
• Sunday: 4:30 PM - Monday at 8:00 AM

The practitioner must remain accessible by telephone and approved electronic communication systems throughout assigned on-call periods and respond promptly to clinical concerns. Coverage may be regularly assigned or rotational based on facility needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours psychiatric consultation and guidance to nursing and behavioral health staff.
• Assess psychiatric symptoms, behavioral health concerns, and co-occurring conditions in patients undergoing substance use disorder treatment.
• Provide medication management, including medically appropriate prescribing, modifications, and monitoring within authorized practice parameters.
• Support after-hours admissions with psychiatric consultation, clinical review, and treatment recommendations as appropriate.
• Respond to urgent psychiatric concerns, including severe anxiety, agitation, suicidal ideation, behavioral instability, and changes in mental status.
• Coordinate with the Medical Director, nursing personnel, and interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Recommend escalation to emergency services, a higher level of care, or hospital transfer when clinically indicated.
• Document clinical consultations, treatment orders, and interventions accurately and promptly.
• Maintain compliance with Georgia APRN practice requirements, HIPAA, facility policies, and applicable accreditation standards.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Georgia Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license.
• Current national certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
• Prescriptive authority consistent with Georgia law and applicable nurse protocol agreements; DEA registration when required for assigned duties.
• Experience in psychiatric care, behavioral health, addiction medicine, or substance use disorder treatment.
• Sound clinical judgment in urgent psychiatric situations and effective interdisciplinary communication.
• Ability to remain accessible and responsive throughout assigned on-call periods.
• Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in inpatient detoxification, residential addiction treatment, or behavioral health facilities.
• Familiarity with ASAM Criteria and co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders.
• Experience managing psychiatric medication in addiction recovery settings.
• Familiarity with medications for substance use disorders and remote psychiatric consultation.
• Experience with Kipu or comparable behavioral health electronic health record systems.

Compensation and On-Call Expectations

Samba Recovery offers competitive compensation for after-hours clinical support. Compensation may include an on-call availability stipend, additional payment for completed psychiatric assessments or other clinical services, and payment for required on-site evaluations when applicable. Specific compensation arrangements, response times, and coverage expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Why Join Samba Recovery?

Samba Recovery provides compassionate, individualized treatment to adults experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. This role offers predictable weekend overnight on-call responsibilities and an opportunity to support patient stabilization and continuity of psychiatric care.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Samba Recovery provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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