What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant position at Behavioral Care Solutions?
About Behavioral Care Solutions
We are a GROWING COMPANY: Behavioral Care Solutions is the largest psychiatric and psycho-social services provider in long-term care in the Mid-West, supporting 600 long-term care facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana...and expanding.
We have immediate openings for a Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant who specialize, or have interest, in geriatric psychiatry.
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Part Time or Full Time
We offer the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant:
- DAY TIME positions
- M-F: No weekends or on-call
- Flexible hours and autonomy
- More 1:1 time with your patients
- Dedicated Practice Manager
- Interdisciplinary team approach
- State of the art clinical systems
Qualifications for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- PA or NP degree from an accredited University
- Must have Valid, FULL license and DEA# in the State.
- Demonstrated skills in communication with patients, families and staff.
- Demonstrated knowledge of mental health care delivery and interacting with other disciplines.
Responsibilities of the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant include:
- Provide psychiatric services through the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mostly geriatric patients at a variety of rehabilitation facilities as well as assisted living and nursing homes.
- Prescribe or adjust psychotropic medications.
- Does not include psychological therapy.
- See 12 -15 patients per day.
- Collaboration with multiple disciplines and assure continuity of care.
- Knowledge of Medicare standards and documentation.
The Following is a Plus:
- 1 years experience providing mental health services to the geriatric population.
- Experience with Medicare guidelines, standards of care and documentation.
Behavioral Care Solutions is an equal opportunity employer
www.behavioralcaresolutions.com
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $56.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Psychiatry
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Work Location: In person
Salary : $56
