What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Advanced Prescriber position at Jefferson County?
Psychiatric Advanced Prescriber
Explore. Thrive. Belong.
Jefferson County is the Heart of the Heartland. We offer the best of Wisconsin living with safe, family oriented, vibrant business and civic communities surrounded by picturesque farmland. Jefferson County is proud of our small-town living options and easy access to major urban centers.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The purpose of this position is to provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders for Jefferson County Human Services Integrated Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic consumers.
SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be successful in this role by completing the following tasks and responsibilities:
- Provides mental health assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans and medication management, and evaluates progress for voluntary and mandated participants.
- Secures comprehensive health histories, performs or requests special diagnostic and laboratory tests, and interprets test results, performs appropriate physical assessments, and develops comprehensive mental health treatment plans.
- Prescribes medications, reports adverse findings to the Medical Director and refers appropriately for consultation or specialty medical services.
- Provides direct and/or indirect patient care oriented towards improving or maintaining health and preventing illness.
- Responsible for the continuing mental health care of assigned patients and for making appropriate dispositions or referrals and acting as a liaison to other community resources.
- Consults with other staff members regarding their treatment of individual patients.
- Provides both in person and telehealth options.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in nursing with 3 to 5 years’ experience working in a community mental health setting with at least 2 years prescribing psychiatric medications under the supervision of a psychiatrist.
- Current License as an Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber through WI Department of Safety and Professional Services.
- Valid DEA number.
- Ability to prescribe psychotropic medications in Wisconsin.
- Valid Wisconsin driver license.
Wage & Benefits
The starting hourly wage range is $50.19 - $53.04 per hour depending on qualifications. Full range extends to $64.51/hour.
Benefit Highlights
*2 weeks paid vacation* Health insurance*
*Health insurance Opt Out Plan *
*Dental & Vision insurance*
* Life insurance* Wisconsin Retirement System*
*Health Savings Account*
*Deferred Compensation Program*
*Group Life insurance *
Jefferson County offers an excellent, comprehensive benefits package. Click Here for 2024 Jefferson County Benefits
Employees at Jefferson County Value
*Competitive Pay*
*Excellent Benefits*
*Great Coworkers*
*Flexibility*
*Advancement & Opportunity*
*Family Feel*
HOW TO APPLY: For a full job description and link to apply online, please visit the County’s web site at www.jeffersoncountywi.gov
Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $50 - $53
