What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric APRN position at Caring Health Center, Inc.?
Psychiatric APRN Job Category: Healthcare Provider Requisition Number:
PSYCH001056 Full-Time Hybrid Springfield, MA 01103, USA Reports To
Chief Medical Officer Supervises: N/A Salary/Status: Exempt Minimum
Requirements: 1. Licensed in the State of Massachusetts. 2.
Bi-lingual-Spanish a plus, but not required. 3. Sound nursing knowledge
for effective assessment of, diagnosis of, and treatment of psychiatric
disorders. 4. MAT experience or interest preferred. 5. Ability to work
independently as well as to collaborate with Integrated Care Team. 6.
Compassion and respect for individuals with the disease of addiction 7.
Knowledgeable in treating addiction 8. Familiarity with multicultural
groups, ability to work in a multicultural setting. 9. Prior experience
addressing the BH needs of patients with chronic medical conditions
(e.g., diabetes, hypertension). 10. Strong interpersonal, written and
oral communication skills; proven ability to communicate with diverse
audiences. 11. Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect;
regard for patient privacy is essential. 12. Organizational skills a
must. 13. Computer literacy. 14. Experience with an Electronic Health
Record is preferable. 15. Willing to work with an interpreter as needed
Essential Responsibilities and Duties: 1. Diagnose and, where
appropriate, prescribe psychotropic medications for DSM 5 diagnoses. 2.
Collaborate with MAT trained M.D. providing follow up and supportive
services to substance abuse patients 3. Monitor responses to
medication(s) and adjust dosage(s), change medications as needed,
recognize adverse reactions respond appropriately. 4. Integrates and
coordinates counseling and other non-pharmacologic interventions with
medication to optimize patient outcomes. 5. Coordinate and collaborate
with the primary care team (including providers, pharmacist, medical
assistants, therapists, Community Support Personnel, etc.) to improve
health outcomes. 6. Maintain professional, accurate and timely clinical
documentation of patient encounters. 7. Attend BH meetings weekly as
well as other identified meetings for patient care. 8. Attend
supervision with Chief Medical Officer and BH Director as scheduled. 9.
Supervise NP, PA and medical students during rotations at CHC when
appropriate. 10. Serve as mentor, teacher, and consultant to MDs, NPs
and PAs on diagnosing and prescribing for DSM 5 disorders. 11. On
occasion, present lectures to medical and other staff on topics related
to mental health. 12. Other duties as assigned to support the mission of
the organization. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at
a desk and writing on a computer. Prolonged periods of standing and
walking. May be exposed to adverse indoors and outdoors environmental
conditions, bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards and chemical hazards.
This position requires compliance with Caring Health Center\'s
compliance standards, including its Standards of Conduct, Compliance
Program, and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element
considered as part of the Psychiatric APRN?s regular performance
evaluation
PSYCH001056 Full-Time Hybrid Springfield, MA 01103, USA Reports To
Chief Medical Officer Supervises: N/A Salary/Status: Exempt Minimum
Requirements: 1. Licensed in the State of Massachusetts. 2.
Bi-lingual-Spanish a plus, but not required. 3. Sound nursing knowledge
for effective assessment of, diagnosis of, and treatment of psychiatric
disorders. 4. MAT experience or interest preferred. 5. Ability to work
independently as well as to collaborate with Integrated Care Team. 6.
Compassion and respect for individuals with the disease of addiction 7.
Knowledgeable in treating addiction 8. Familiarity with multicultural
groups, ability to work in a multicultural setting. 9. Prior experience
addressing the BH needs of patients with chronic medical conditions
(e.g., diabetes, hypertension). 10. Strong interpersonal, written and
oral communication skills; proven ability to communicate with diverse
audiences. 11. Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect;
regard for patient privacy is essential. 12. Organizational skills a
must. 13. Computer literacy. 14. Experience with an Electronic Health
Record is preferable. 15. Willing to work with an interpreter as needed
Essential Responsibilities and Duties: 1. Diagnose and, where
appropriate, prescribe psychotropic medications for DSM 5 diagnoses. 2.
Collaborate with MAT trained M.D. providing follow up and supportive
services to substance abuse patients 3. Monitor responses to
medication(s) and adjust dosage(s), change medications as needed,
recognize adverse reactions respond appropriately. 4. Integrates and
coordinates counseling and other non-pharmacologic interventions with
medication to optimize patient outcomes. 5. Coordinate and collaborate
with the primary care team (including providers, pharmacist, medical
assistants, therapists, Community Support Personnel, etc.) to improve
health outcomes. 6. Maintain professional, accurate and timely clinical
documentation of patient encounters. 7. Attend BH meetings weekly as
well as other identified meetings for patient care. 8. Attend
supervision with Chief Medical Officer and BH Director as scheduled. 9.
Supervise NP, PA and medical students during rotations at CHC when
appropriate. 10. Serve as mentor, teacher, and consultant to MDs, NPs
and PAs on diagnosing and prescribing for DSM 5 disorders. 11. On
occasion, present lectures to medical and other staff on topics related
to mental health. 12. Other duties as assigned to support the mission of
the organization. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at
a desk and writing on a computer. Prolonged periods of standing and
walking. May be exposed to adverse indoors and outdoors environmental
conditions, bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards and chemical hazards.
This position requires compliance with Caring Health Center\'s
compliance standards, including its Standards of Conduct, Compliance
Program, and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element
considered as part of the Psychiatric APRN?s regular performance
evaluation