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International Health and Medical Services

Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider

28 days ago

Central Islip

Job DescriptionCompany Description International Health and Medical Services delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International Health and Medical Services headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. Job Description This position is contingent on contract award. International Health and Medical Services is looking for an experienced Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health disorders among patients, ensuring they receive appropriate psychiatric care and support. This role includes collaborating with the healthcare team to implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and provide crisis intervention as needed, fostering mental health and well-being. Key Responsibilities • Provides direct psychiatric care to patients via onsite and telepsychiatry services for scheduled appointments, emergency, or urgent care visit., • Consults with the Psychiatrist and/or Clinical Director for complex psychiatric patients and as required by client policy., • Provides care including admission, discharge, and daily rounds for patients that require higher levels of psychiatric care or monitoring., • Performs comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and initiates treatment plans for patients as required by client policy, or as required for patient psychiatric complaint., • Works within and performs functions as outlined in the client Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider Collaborative Practice and Prescriptive Authority Agreement and the client formulary., • Follows client policies in the management of significant mental illness including prevention of violence, homicide, self-harm and suicide., • Applies knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing medication., • Applies patient-specific knowledge to monitor and control stress levels and provide emotional support and counseling to patients., • Coordinates psychiatric care needs of patients including referrals to off-site consultants., • Solicits and reviews pertinent psychiatric records as indicated, • Interprets diagnostic and laboratory results when required for psychiatric evaluations., • Adheres to universal precautions., • May serve as medical escort of patients as needed, for domestic/overseas travel., • Utilizes and documents interpretation and/or translation and/or assisted communication services as needed to ensure ability to communicate with patients or others who are Limited English Proficient (LEP) or have a communication disability or impediment., • Maintains flexibility and adaptability to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements., • Provide on-call coverage as needed after regular work hours and may need to return to the facility outside of normal work hours for urgent mental health needs., • Provides relevant patient education to patients verbally and/or with handouts., • Documents patient care visits in the required health record using required format, in compliance with client policy and guidance., • Maintains patient confidentiality and confidentiality of medical records., • Completes all training as required/assigned., • May serve in acting capacity as part of the client behavioral health leadership team., • Mentors' Psychiatric APP onboarding and training., • Attends on-site, regional, and national meetings as required., • Participates in the Psychiatric APP peer review process. Basic Requirements/Certifications: • Must have a minimum of 6 months of full-time experience as a Psychiatric APP in direct patient care or the express approval of client Chief Psychiatrist., • Preferred 3-5 years of full-time experience as a Psychiatric APP in direct patient care., • Knowledge of training methods and sufficient interpersonal skills to develop a rapport with patients and co-workers when instructional and educational information is presented., • Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to prescribe controlled medications-preferred, • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)., • Physician Assistant (PA) - Requires unrestricted PA state license and national board certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)., • Current licensure as a PA by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or territory of the United States., • Graduate from a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)., • Certificate of Added Qualification in Psychiatry from the NCCPA- required., • Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Requires unrestricted PMHNP state license and national board certification through the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC)., • Current licensure as a PMHNP by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or territory of the United States., • PMHNP degree from a graduate school of professional nursing accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), typically a Master or Doctorial level education., • PMHNP board certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)., • Employees shall have at least one year of general experience that demonstrates the following:, • The ability to greet and deal tactfully with the public., • Capability of understanding and applying written and verbal orders, rules, and regulations. All personnel shall be literate and be able to interpret printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials, and must be able to compose reports., • Good judgment, courage, alertness, an even temperament, and render satisfactory performance through knowledge of his/her position responsibilities., • Knowledge of forensic psychiatry concepts and principles., • Correctional health care experience., • Certification as Correctional Healthcare Professional (CCHP)., • This position is considered hazardous duty., • Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance., • Required to jog/fast walk up to ¼ mile., • Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds., • Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling., • Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging patients or staff exiting the building (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling, or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self)., • Must be able to see, hear and smell with aids if necessary., • Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds., • Must perform the duties of my job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations., • Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time., • Average manual dexterity for computer operation., • Minimum of 21 years of age., • Must maintain current/physical residency in the continental U.S., • Pass a medical examination conducted by a licensed physician within 30 days prior to initial assignment., • Be a U.S. citizen or a person lawfully admitted into the U.S. for permanent residence., • Have resided in the U.S. for the last five years (unless abroad on official U.S. government duty)., • Successfully engage in and complete a thorough Background Investigation., • Poses or have ability to obtain required security clearances., • Proficiency in Spanish is preferred. Additional Information Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data. Comp: Min $53hr Max $89/hr Benefits – Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International Health and Medical Services complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws International Health and Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws.

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