PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER

Job Description

Job Description

ACT Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Starting at $140,000

Position Purpose

The ACT Team Psychiatric Prescriber provides clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary treatment team committed to the medical, physical, and psychosocial well-being of clients who struggle with a range of behavioral health challenges, including severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders, and concomitant medical, daily living, employment, and housing issues. The ACT Team Psychiatric Prescriber provides assessments, evaluations, and diagnoses that results in a recovery plan focused on the strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences of the clients served. The ACT Team Psychiatric Prescriber is responsible for guidance and ongoing professional development of the treatment team, provides crisis and emergency response, coordinates care, and documents interventions in electronic health record.

Major Responsibilities

Direct Duties : The Psychiatric Prescriber shall be responsible for the following :

Provides clinical leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary treatment team in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of recovery plans with the goal of promoting continuity of care.

Diagnoses psychiatric disorders based on presentation of symptoms and client self-report consistent with DSM criteria and target symptoms.

Performs psychiatric evaluations and follow-ups for clients.

Orders and prescribes psychotropic and related medications based on clinical indicators of mental status and symptoms.

Evaluates prescribed psychotropic medication and conduct medication reviews as clinically indicated.

Inspires staff to provide effective trauma-informed services with a focus on hope, strengths, wellness, and recovery.

Models a commitment to the mission of the organization.

Provides face-to-face assessments; providing therapy; monitoring medical conditions and non-psychiatric medications; communicating with personnel in the hospital when a person served is hospitalized; conducting home visits.

Collaborates with the Team Leader to provide clinical leadership and supervision.

Communicates with team members individually, at team meetings, and with written documentation as needed.

Participates in recovery planning and daily staff meeting.

Provides on-call support.

Provides consultation and education to non-medical team members.

Participates in involuntary psychotropic medication hearing as requested.

Provides required medical record documentation in the agency electronic health record and prepare reports of psychiatric services as needed.

Facilitates collaborative healthcare with primary care or medical specialists to address medical conditions identified.

Utilizes medication assisted treatment (MAT) for clients with substance use disorders.

Identifies and maintains professional boundaries to preserve the integrity of the therapeutic process and relationship.

Participates in training on behavioral health related topics related to position and program and to insure competence in current clinical knowledge, skills, professional standards, and best practices.

Ensures compliance with Conexio Care policies, and Federal and State laws, regulations and guidelines including HIPAA.

Coordinates care closely with staff maintaining positive, collaborative relationships.

Facilitates recovery in a nonjudgmental / nondiscriminatory manner to protect autonomy, dignity, and rights of clients.

Performs Other Duties as Needed

ADHERE TO AND FOLLOW

The By-Laws of the Corporation and as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation

Job Qualifications and Competencies

Education and Experience :

Medical Degree or Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from an accredited medical school and completion of an approved psychiatric residency

Board certified or board eligible in psychiatry / mental health by a national body

Current professional license to practice medicine in the State of Delaware

Active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificate in Delaware OR

Advance practice nursing graduate degree from an accredited institution

Delaware Licensed and Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who, in the state of Delaware, is permitted to diagnosis mental health disorders and prescribe psychotropic medications for such disorders

Preferred minimum of five (5) years’ experience as Nurse Practitioner

Maintain a satisfactory background investigation report as required

Minimum of two years of experience practicing as a psychiatric prescriber in a multidisciplinary clinical team setting preferred.

Experience in community behavioral health care context preferred.

Strong working knowledge of general psychiatric principles and practices.

Job Competencies :

Advanced understanding of assessment and intervention skills, specifically evidence-based practices.

Ability to motivate, inspire, and empower staff to embrace and fulfill the mission of the organization

Ability to deal with diverse populations

Ability to stay within boundaries of the role and function of position

Problem solving skills

Critical thinking skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to evaluate and comprehend techniques, procedures and changes to meet variable situations

Able to effectively communicate with supervisors and directors to improve his / her skills and adapt to Agency culture and policies.

Ability to make sound professional judgements consistent with the Conexio Care’s Code of Ethics

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Network Functions

Equipment / Machines :

Physical Demands

Maintain and abides by OSHA requirements and guidelines

Observes all Fire and Safety Policies and Procedures

Observes all Personnel Policies and Procedures

Observes all Agency’s Policies and Procedures

Observes all DHSS, CARF and DSAMH Regulations.

Observes all HIPAA Policies and Procedures and maintains confidentiality

Completes and returns all paperwork distributed by the Human Resource Department

Attends all required and scheduled trainings and meetings

Always maintain a professional demeanor and exercise good professional judgment in all areas of employment duties

Accurately documents time worked

EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS :

Telephone, cellular telephone, copier, fax, computer, calculator

COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS :

Computer literacy in MS Office products; Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point.

Agency Electronic Medical Record and other software programs

Individual must be able to meet physical requirements of the job :

Sitting at a meeting table or desk - Reaching - Lifting - Bending - Standing - Stooping - Twisting - Climbing steps - Driving a vehicle

ACCIDENT, HEALTH HAZARD AND SECURITY KNOWLEDGE :

Blood borne Pathogens, Right- To- Know, HIPAA, Security Acts, Fire, Safety

WORKING CONDITIONS : Office environment.

Multiple levels of stairs.

ADHERE TO AND FOLLOW :

The By-Laws of the Corporation and as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation

The statements on these pages reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified. These statements shall not be considered as the detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. We rely on good judgement, common sense and Teamwork.

From time-to-time you may be requested to perform other duties essential in the effective management of this facility. Although these duties may not be identified in this written job description, you will be required to perform such tasks, providing the proper training of such duties has been given to you. A well-trained and cross-trained staff is essential in this organization. Your job knowledge in all areas of your field will benefit both you and this organization.

The more you know and the more areas you can work in this office will add value to you, as a person, as well as value and continued success of Apia Services, Inc. / Conexio Care"

Salary : $140,000