Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

General Description:

The Psychiatrics Nurse Practitioner works under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Director and in close coordination with other clinic personnel. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides Behavioral/Medical care to clinic patients including psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medications, and treatment with referral to specialists or hospitals where indicated.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Provides psychiatric/behavioral health care to clinic patients including psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment according to established policy and protocol, under the supervision of psychiatric physicians.
• Competent in creating psychiatric treatment plans and collaborating with treatment teams for all patients.
• Meets with other members of the staff and participate in planning and implementing behavioral/psychiatric health service improvements.
• Frequent contact is maintained with the Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Director to whom he/she is responsible.
• Assesses fees for patient services in a timely and accurate manner according to the established clinic fee schedule.
• Serves on behavioral health services program committees to review program activities.
• Adheres to the standards of behavioral health practice; is responsible for evaluation, treatment diagnosis, referrals, consultation and assists in psychiatric education for both patients and center staff.
• Counsels with patients regarding behavioral, medical, and other problems, which might affect the patients' health.
• Documents each patient encounters in their electronic medical record.
• As a member of the behavioral health team, there will be an example in attitude toward patients and other staff members, performing duties with respect to the dignity, confidentiality, and modesty of patients.
• Proficient in educating patients, staff, and providing community outreach when indicated.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Master of Science Degree in Nursing with concentration in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Must be licensed as a Psychiatrist to practice in the State of Louisiana.
• 3 years of experience Psychiatry residency; 1 year internship.
• Must be available to work after hours and weekends as required by management.

WHO WE ARE? DRCHC exist to provide quality, accessible, affordable and comprehensive health care services to all. We have six center locations and twelve school based facilities in five cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center. We even offer transportation for medical and dental appointments. Our staff work as a team to ensure the mission, vision and purpose of DRCHC is achieved daily.

WHAT WE OFFER? We offer 11 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, loan repayment options and continuing education days to name a few. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification.

All applications/resumes are accepted online via www.davidraineschc.org or any of the external posting site such as Glassdoor or indeed.