Horizon Health & Wellness, Inc.

Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. has offered quality healthcare services to central and southern Arizona for over 40 years. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of the individuals, families and communities we serve, and empower them to attain their optimum potential. Our most important organizational philosophy is Kindness Matters. It is how we do our business and an essential component in all of our interactions with our patients and with each other.

We offer:

• Contining Medical Education benefits along with CME paid time off and Licensure Reimbursement 
• Work with strong multi-disciplinary teams: RNs and clinical team
• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k investment plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays/holiday bonus
• Tuition reimbursement
• The opportunity to help us make a difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve.
• Potential for loan repayment options through National Health Service Corp (NHSC)

Position Summary & Qualifications

As a member of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) clinical team, functions as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and senior clinician on the team, directing, coordinating and providing medical/clinical services to members served by the team. Provides medication services, supervises team’s delivery of direct clinical services, monitors member status, and participates in meetings, staffing's, and treatment planning. The provider will have a defined caseload, productivity goals, and meets the psychiatric needs of any member assigned to the ACT team. The position may require periodic after-hours care, on-call coverage, and support to all members served by the ACT team. The provider will support and participate in utilization management and quality improvement activities as required. All members of our team are expected to provide support and services in accordance with the Nine Guiding Principles for Recovery Oriented Adult Behavioral Health Services and Systems.

REQUIREMENTS

Education, Certification, and Experience Requirements

• Possess a current unencumbered license to practice and to prescribe medications in the State of Arizona. 
• Active/current DEA registration.
• No pending actions by board of nursing in Arizona or any other state.
• Possess valid drivers license with acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.
• Minimum one (1) year experience with seriously mentally ill adults required; previous experience working on an ACT team or equivalent experience preferred.
• Must maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Crisis De-escalation or other Therapeutic Options certifications.
• Must obtain and maintain a fingerprint clearance card and successful completion of a background check.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Knowledge, Ability, and Skills

• Thorough and working knowledge of psychiatric and co-occurring disorders, DSM-5 and ICD-10 codes and descriptions, psychotropic medications and crisis intervention is imperative.
• Knowledge of community based behavioral health services preferred.
• Must be able to maintain excellent member and family relationships and provide excellent customer service.
• Requires effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and must understand how to tactfully communicate difficult or sensitive information.
• Must be able to follow direction, use sound judgment, solve problems, manage time, identify priorities, and stay organized.
• Must be competent in the use of electronic medical records software, as well as in the use of a computer, printer, copier, and telephone. Preferred typing skills of 25 to 40 WPM. Occasional use of fax machines, security systems, and other office equipment.
• Must be highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Must be able to effectively use the internet and various web browsers.
• Willingness to participate in trainings and continuing education.
• Ability to analyze and assess situations and patients.