Central City Health

Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric

Detroit, Michigan•Full-time
$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.

Our Core Values: CCH is guided by a set of values in fulfilling our mission.

Some of our values include:
  • An environment that supports health and recovery.
  • Person centered principles in the delivery of care.
  • An environment characterized by cultural sensitivity, integrity, teamwork and trust.
  • A commitment to service excellence and continuous quality improvement.
  • Persons served take both an active part in their treatment and the organization.
  • An atmosphere of welcoming and accessibility to people seeking our services that assures “no wrong door”.
  • CCH participates in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program AND the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing and a master’s degree in nursing required.
  • Valid Michigan licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner and a valid State of Michigan license as a Registered Nurse required.
  • Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and be eligible for appropriate credentialing within 60 days of hire or transfer.
  • Minimum two (2) years of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner experience preferred; preferably in Community Mental Health or FQHC setting preferred.
  • Experience working with patients exhibiting severe and persistent mental illness preferred.
  • Basic Life Support certification required; ACLS preferred.
  • Must meet all Continuing Education requirements.
  • Able to work cooperatively with staff and others in the delivery of service to patients.
  • Must be comfortable with community outreach and working with patients exhibiting severe and persistent mental illness.

Job Type: Full-time.

Pay: $60.00 per hour.

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • 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).
  • Experience:
  • MAT Prescriber: 2 years (Required).
  • Substance Use Disorder: 2 years (Required).

License/Certification:
  • BLS Certification (Required).
  • Michigan Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required).

Work Location: In person.