Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner
hace 3 días
Marion
Job Description Provides high quality medication management services to clients while working effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team of professionals. Position requires strong assessment, treating and managing the mental health needs of our clients. Responsibilities: • Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations to assess client's mental health conditions., • Formulate accurate diagnoses and treatment plans based on clinical assessment, history, and client input., • Assess client for suicide and other self-harm., • Assist in managing psychiatric crises, providing support to patients in crisis situations., • Collaborate with emergency services as needed for patient safety., • Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, monitoring their efficacy and side effects., • Educate clients about medication compliance and potential risks., • Administer evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or dialectical-behavior therapy, as appropriate., • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to coordinate client care., • Provide client education on mental health conditions, medication management, coping strategies, and wellness., • Utilize CFS's Electronic Health Record and all web-based programs which would include prescribing medication., • Complete the necessary prior authorization paperwork for insurance companies., • Complete lab orders., • Complete external paperwork as needed for the client's care, such as FMLA, referral, disability and etc., • Participate in networking efforts and community engagement., • Seeks out supervision and case consultation as needed., • Maintain professional liability coverage throughout employment., • Address any concerns or questions patients may have regarding their treatment., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards., • Submit billing and coding information in a timely and accurate manner., • Stay current with the latest developments in psychiatric care, treatments, and best practices., • Take and record vital signs; blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, weight and height as needed., • Dedication to promoting and upholding the organizations' purpose, promises and values. Competencies/Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities): • Accept and utilize Covenant Family Solutions' mission as a guideline for delivering services., • Proficiency in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment., • Ability to work independently and efficiently with attention to detail., • Proficient in the use of computers and word processing software., • Demonstrated ability to make effective decisions and solve problems., • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team., • Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy., • Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships - develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time., • Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in psychiatric care., • Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing., • Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner, • Two years of experience as a PMHNP-BC in outpatient psychiatric setting(s) required., • Experience working with diverse patient populations and a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including but not limited to mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and ADHD., • Demonstrates a strong understanding of medication management and prescribing psychotropic medications., • Working experience in various evidence-based psychotherapeutic modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical-behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing, • Familiarity with EHR systems to maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with documentation requirements., • Knowledge of state and federal regulations, including those related to the prescription of controlled substances and compliance with healthcare laws and policies., • equal opportunity employer Covenant Family Solutions conducts background and refernces checks on all persons being offered employment.