Position Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Part Time, Contract Provider.

Hybrid position will be doing Virtual Services and must be able to commute to Greensboro, NC to do in person services.

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMNNP) will provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management services at New Direction YFS, Inc., an outpatient mental health agency, which launched in September 2013. The PMHNP will work in coordination with New Direction's outpatient counseling services to provide psychiatric services to adult and youth clients with behavioral health issues. Services will initially be hybrid with the opportunity to grow telehealth services in the future to serve clients at remote locations. The PMHNP will work in collaboration with the Executive Director and Admin Team to coordinate client care, assist with insurance pre-authorization, and caseload management.

Job Requirements and Qualifications: Minimum Required Education: Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nursing preferably with focus on Psychiatric nursing but not required Graduation from a state-certified advance practice program preferably specializing in psychiatry/mental health but not required. Minimum Required Experience: At least 1-2 years providing direct client care to persons receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders Ability to work with both adult and youth/child populations Preferred Experience: 2 years experience as a Nurse Practitioner Prefers experience in telemedicine. Must have a valid DEA number and unrestricted DEA license in North Carolina No suspension/exclusion/debarment from participation in federal health care programs (e.g. Medicare, Medicaid, etc.) Maintain credentials and licensure with all major insurance companies and licensing boards with the assistance of New Direction's credentialing staff. Other Skills Required: Experience in delivering high-quality, client-centered care Able to document and navigate EHR independently Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality Ability to effectively communicate and interact with individuals involved in all aspects of programming – children, parents, school faculty and staff, grantors, funders, partner agencies, members of the community and New Direction's team members Serves as a representative of New Direction, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with New Direction team members, clients, school system staff and faculty, grantors, funders, regulators and members of the general public Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary team Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general and professional documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action - Ability to foster teamwork; train and direct the work of team members and colleagues Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work productively and make independent decisions.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Fiscal Responsibilities: None

Working Conditions / Environment: Part time, equates to 16-24 working hours per week. Part Time hours. Based on NP's availability. TBD. Flexibility in setting work schedule, with work hours falling between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for providing psychiatric services to clients in a variety of clinical and/or virtual l settings during scheduled hours. Scope of services includes outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management services. Assess, diagnose, and treat adults, adolescents, and children experiencing symptoms of behavioral health disorders. Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement and the state’s Nurse Practice Act. Collaborate with counselors, social workers, or other treatment team members to coordinate client care. Responsible for timely and accurate completion of medical records, including assessment, treatment plan, progress notes, outcome measures, and billing entries. Counsel clients during appointments, as necessary. Design/participate in the development of individualized treatment plans, incorporating best and leading practices into treatment interventions. Examine or order laboratory or diagnostic tests for clients to provide information on general physical condition and mental disorders. Collaborate with guardians, relatives, and significant others on client’s conditions and treatment when clinically appropriate. Prepare and submit assessments, progress notes, reports, and summaries to entities/agencies (funders, insurance companies, etc.) as required. Return calls and emails promptly (within 24 hours of receipt or sooner if clinically necessary) Responsible for maintaining customer relations with all agency staff and clients. Maintain medical records Records all services performed for accurate billing for services provided in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, as well as payor rules and regulations. Submits billing documents in a timely fashion. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality Follow all procedures and protocols as per New Direction's policy, federal and state regulations, standard practice, and in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement. Actively participate in all agency and department education, training, and in-services to confirm understanding of new information or changes to established clinical policies and procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Expected hours: 16 – 24 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Work setting:

• Remote
• Telehealth

Application Question(s):

• Are you licensed in the State of North Carolina?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Nurse Practitioner: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner or Licensed Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Greensboro, NC 27405