What are the responsibilities and job description for the (PMHNP) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner position at DT?
JOB SUMMARY:
We’re looking for a Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) for a Transgender and Nonconforming housing facility. This person will serve, as a practicing specialist under the administrative supervision of the Program Director and Director of Support Services. This PMHNPs will diagnose, prescribe medication, monitor medication side effects, participate in the interdisciplinary care team, process and provide a wide range of Mental Health services in the treatment and rehabilitation, for an assigned group of clients or residents at the housing facility. PMHNPs will be open to providing services to the specialization population in which we service LGBTQA . Have an understanding of how to provide and engage the LGBTQA community.
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ESSENTIAL TASKS:
1. Completes mental health evaluations
2. Evaluates all available clinical data pertaining to client’s physical status
3. Supervises or conducts chart reviews to ensure compliance with coding and documentation guidelines and governmental requirements
4. Maintains working knowledge of and adheres to all rules and regulations regarding billing and billing documentation
5. Reviews and follows up on treatments ordered by other physicians
6. Participates in the development of the individual plan of service for each client, with special attention to all medical aspects of the plan
7. Reviews, approves and signs all plans of service and reviews for assigned clients
8. Documents client’s progress in progress notes as directed by clinic policy
9. Explains medication effects and side-effects to client and/or guardian
10. Obtains or reviews client’s and/or guardian’s signature on applicable consent to treatment forms
11. Prescribes, follows-up and reviews all prescribed psychotropic drugs
12. Performs individual and group psychotherapy according to the service plan
13. Performs evaluation and therapy singly or jointly with other members of the treatment team in accordance with the treatment plan.
14. Performs crisis intervention as necessary
15. Consults with and advises clinical staff; provides review and education resulting from quality assurance chart audits
16. Participates in peer review process and in quality management activities as assigned
17. Submits service activity logs, weekly and monthly schedule, time records etc. to Program Director
18. Participates in or conducts case conference as needed
19. Participates in agency staff development and in-service education program
20. Supervises the direct care activities of assigned clinical staff.
21. Develops and implements training programs for staff.
22. Other job-related duties as may be assigned
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
· License to practice medicine in New York State and completion of a training program in psychiatry / PMHNP approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for entrance into their examination, and eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
· Possession of current Controlled Substances Registration certificate from the US Drug Enforcement Administration.
· Possession of current Controlled Substances Registration certificate from the US Drug Enforcement Administration.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Experience providing services to target age groups, working as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team in an outpatient setting.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, regulatory and auditing agency regulations and standards
· Ability to write reports, notes, etc. that comply with all applicable standards and regulations and that are legible when handwritten as well as timely
· Ability to use electronic computer programs to enter and retrieve clinical data
· Ability to communicate effectively with team members, other providers, community members and clients and their families
· Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations
· Knowledge of the Agency's routines, procedures and policies.
· Knowledge of cultural, ethnic, and linguistic needs of clients relating to cultural competence.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $160,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $160,000
