What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner position at The Recovery Village Umatilla?
We are seeking a highly skilled Certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner to join our team at The Recovery Village Umatilla. As a key member of our medical staff, you will provide expert care to patients struggling with addiction and mental health conditions.
About the Role
- Provide medical services and mental health support to patients admitted to our facilities and throughout their treatment journey.
- Work effectively with our leadership team to ensure the success of our facility by completing various tasks and responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish rapport with patients and systematically gather data to determine the readiness of an individual for treatment and change.
- Screen for co-occurring Primary Mental Health issues and use evidence-based assessment tools such as the Columbia Suicide Screening Rating Scale (CSSRS) and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9).
- Analyze and interpret data to determine treatment recommendations and priorities.
- Develop strategies based on individualized approaches that reflect current presentation, medical judgment, and risks and benefits associated with strategies.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, state regulation, Joint Commission standards, and complete electronic health records in a timely manner.
Requirements:
- Masters degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited program with Family Nurse Practitioner or higher and a Psychiatric Nurse practice degree.
- Experience in Addiction Medicine/Primary Behavioral Health preferred.
- Familiarity with JCAHO and other indicated healthcare standards is preferred.
- Licensed Nurse with Master's Degree or higher to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP) in the appropriate state, as applicable, required.
- Must have a DEA to prescribe controlled medications and have had training on Buprenorphine Prescribing as outlined by the DEA in the state(s) working.
