Alternate Title(s): FGC Department Director, FGC Medical Director, FGC Program Director, Somatic Nurse Practitioner

COMPANY: Community Wellness Outpatient Mental Health Center / Freedom Healthcare Freestanding General Clinic

DIVISION: Operations

DEPARTMENT: Outpatient Mental Health Center (OMHC) / Freestanding General Clinic (FGC)

UNIT: n/a

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Chief Operations Officer (COO)

CLASSIFICATION: Part-time 24 hours per week. W-2.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday to Wednesday from the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM each day. Two of your three scheduled work days will be focused on treating clients; the third work day will be focused on administrative / management duties. All work shall be performed in the company’s clinic.

COMPENSATION RANGE: Compensation ranges between $30.00 - $45.00 per hour; and is commensurate upon experience, expertise, company budget, and verified credentials.

ANTICIPATED TRAVEL: 5% of the time. There is no additional compensation for travel.

SUMMARY OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: To be successful in this role, the employee must be a self-starter, organized, competent in somatic healthcare treatment and administration, and able to work well with others. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive somatic care to patients. Your expertise in diagnosing somatic conditions, prescribing medications, and conducting patient visits will contribute to the overall well-being of individuals seeking health support. Your skills as nurse leadership will be essential in delivering high-quality care and clinical oversight. While on administrative in office duty, you will be responsible for overseeing the clinical operations for the FGC programs.

SCHEDULED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• On one day per week between the hours of 8am-5pm, be present in the company’s office and perform administrative / management duties as scheduled on that day. During this office day, you assume the role of on-duty medical director. At the end of the office work day, write one end of shift report on administrative / management services rendered for the day. Scheduled responsibilities for the day may include but are not limited to:

  • Conduct peer reviews on other prescribers and document in ICANotes

  • Participate in meetings with internal departments (HR department for department hiring needs / disciplinary action / commendations, scheduling department, patient access department for intake/discharge audits, PAA applications, PRP for referrals and clinical reviews)

  • On an as needed basis, collaborate with external agencies on mutual client needs

  • Conduct representative sample batch reviews on documents created by clinical providers under your supervision such as referrals to external agencies, individual treatment plans, all student intern notes, biopsychosocial, and SUD focused ASAM assessments

• On one day per week, between the hours of 8am - 5pm, in the company’s office, conduct somatic focused evaluations, assessments and medication management to clients as scheduled. Document services rendered in ICANotes during each session. Code sessions with evaluation/management treatment CPT codes as medically necessary. Typically, 1-3 clients are scheduled per hour.

• On one day per week, between the hours of 8am - 5pm, in the company’s office, conduct somatic focused evaluations, assessments and medication management to clients as scheduled. Document services rendered in ICANotes during each session. Code sessions with evaluation/management treatment CPT codes as medically necessary. Typically, 1-3 clients are scheduled per hour.

UNSCHEDULED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in external and internal audits/surveys (CARF/CSA/OHCQ) as directed by the supervisor.

• Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement plans by completing periodic audits or other activities to ensure regulatory compliance and/or improve service delivery.

• Assist the supervisor with any work-related tasks as requested.

• Collaborate with and serve as program POC for external treatment providers and outside agencies as needed.

• Responsible for following regulations of COMAR, CARF, any other regulatory body, and company policies/ procedures related to service delivery and documentation and co-facilitating orientation of all new hires to these as well.

• Support the maintenance of a safe environment by participating in training and drills as requested.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Regularly walk, stand or stoop; occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and regularly drive a motor vehicle.

WORKING CONDITIONS: All work is performed in an office where staff is exposed to communicable diseases of patients.

DISCLOSURES: The specific statements shown in each section of this job description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. The job’s responsibilities/tasks may be modified and/or expanded over time. Company will inform the personnel member when changes in the respective job description are made.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Provision of somatic focused evaluations, treatments and assessments to patients

• Monitor and evaluate individual treatment plans and service modalities rendered by staff under your oversight with the goal of enhancing effectiveness, streamlining implementation, assuring quality and model fidelity

• Prescribe and manage medications for patients with somatic/chronic conditions

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care

• Educate patients and their families about somatic health conditions and treatment options

• Conduct therapy sessions with individuals, groups, or families as needed

LEVEL OF EDUCATION/TRAINING/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess an active licensure with the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)

• Must have a Master’s Degree in Nursing