About the role
Job Description
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Behavioral Health-Hopsitalist
Location: Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital
Status: Full-Time | Days
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm
Call/Weekends: Rotating Call Schedule, No weekends
Ready to make a real difference in behavioral health? Here's what your day-to-day will look like:
* Lead Clinical Care: Provide comprehensive inpatient medical and psychiatric care to a dynamic patient population of 160+ individuals, plus walk-in patients—no two days are exactly alike! * Collaborate & Connect: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and support staff to develop and execute individualized treatment plans that actually work * Diagnostic Excellence: Conduct thorough patient assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and manage acute medical and behavioral health conditions with confidence * Medication Management: Prescribe, monitor, and adjust medications while staying sharp on drug interactions and patient responses * Documentation & Communication: Maintain detailed, accurate medical records and communicate effectively with the care team to keep everyone on the same page * Patient Advocacy: Be the voice for your patients, ensuring they receive compassionate, evidence-based care throughout their inpatient stay * On-Call Commitment: Participate in call rotation to support urgent patient needs and maintain continuity of care * Professional Growth: Stay current with behavioral health best practices and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
* Master's Degree in Nursing * Licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant in Michigan. * BCLS Certification
Preferred Qualifications
* At least 2 years experience as an APP Required