Central City Health
Family Nurse Practitioner (Multiple Openings)
Detroit, Michigan•Full-time
$60 hourly
$60 hourly
About the Job
Who We Are:
Central City Health (CCH) has been serving the under-housed and at-risk population in metro Detroit since 1972, by providing integrated healthcare services. Our services include primary and pediatric care, dental care, behavioral and SUD care, supportive housing, and community re-entry services, to name a few. In 2024, our President/CEO, Dr. Kimberly Farrow-Felton received the esteemed Healthcare Hero Award from Crain’s Detroit Business honoring her exceptional contributions to the health and well-being of our community.
Our Mission:
To achieve wellness in the community by providing an array of primary and behavioral health care, housing, and substance abuse services with dignity and respect.
Central City Health is committed to enabling every patient in our community to thrive by building a collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare team. The Peer Support Specialist provides peer support services to clients experiencing mental illness, chronic health condition(s) and/or homelessness. The Peer Support Specialist is an active member of the integrated care team and functions as a role model to peers; exhibiting competency in personal recovery and the use of coping skills; serving as a patient advocate and providing information and support. He/She performs a wide range of tasks to assist patients in regaining independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery process. Through skill building and other supportive interventions, the Peer Support Specialist can assist fellow consumers/patients in effectively utilizing resources, managing symptoms of their illness, and developing daily living skills to gain greater independence.
CCH is expanding our programming, and this may be a great opportunity for you to join our team. CCH participates in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program AND the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree in nursing required.
- Valid Michigan licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner required.
- 1 to 2 years of nursing experience in a FQHC, community mental health, public health or primary care setting preferred.
- Experience working with patients exhibiting severe and persistent mental illness preferred.
- Basic Life Support certification required; ACLS preferred.
- Must be able to work cooperatively with staff and others involved in the delivery of service to patients.
Job Type: Full-time.
Pay: $60.00 per hour.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Flexible schedule.
- Flexible spending account.
- Health insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement plan.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Vision insurance.
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.
Education:
- Master's (Required).
License/Certification:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certification (Required).
- DEA License (Preferred).
- MI Nurse Practitioner licensure (Required).
Work Location: In person.