What are the responsibilities and job description for the BH Medical Professional position at CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness, Inc.?
Summary
Participates in the psychiatric evaluation and ongoing treatment of members including psychiatric evaluations, medication supervision, health education, assessment; assists in nursing supervision and participates in the planning, development and implementation of services.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Education/Experience:
Participates in the psychiatric evaluation and ongoing treatment of members including psychiatric evaluations, medication supervision, health education, assessment; assists in nursing supervision and participates in the planning, development and implementation of services.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Conducts psychiatric evaluations of members, prescribes and monitors medications as appropriate.
- Works in a collaborative manner with the Medical Director.
- Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings on the history, diagnostic tests, initiates referral and consultation when appropriate.
- Regulates and adjusts medications and treatments.
- Provides consultation and education to members, families, staff and community on medication actions, side effects, and proper health and nutrition habits.
- Maintains member charts and records according to established guidelines and procedures.
- Coordinates acquisition of lab tests & primary care providers, screens laboratory results, and facilitates follow-up medical treatment.
- Assists in member outreach and advocacy activities.
- Attends and participates in adult recovery and clinical team meetings.
- Develops and maintains liaison relationships with other community medical agencies.
- Assists in supervision of other nursing staff.
- Works cooperatively with adult recovery team to maximize recovery of members.
- Participates in the planning, development, and implementation of new services to underserved populations.
- Makes referrals to appropriate primary health care physician for management of acute and long-term health problems.
- Consult with Medical Director regarding clinical treatment management issues.
- Performs other related activities in accordance with agency growth and changes.
Education/Experience:
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner in behavioral health/substance use related setting/practice.
- Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner by the State Board of Nursing, currently licensed to practice nursing in the State of Arizona.