Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

POSITION SUMMARY

The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) will provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management services. The setting will primarily be outpatient with some potential for offering support on the inpatient service at Family Health West Hospital. The PMHNP will work in coordination with Family Health West’s counseling services to provide psychiatric services to clients of all ages with behavioral health issues. Services will primarily be office-based with some potential for telehealth services to serve clients at remote locations. The PMHNP will work in collaboration with a medical assistant and medical office specialists to coordinate client care, assist with insurance pre-authorization, and caseload management.

The best candidates for this position are skilled in assessing and treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions across the lifespan, creative in how they help clients work towards treatment goals, and open to collaboration and communication with other professionals involved in clients’ care.

EDUCATION (must be required for position), LICENSE, CERTIFICATION and EXPERIENCE:

1. Education: Has completed master’s degree or higher in nursing with a focus on psychiatric nursing

2. Licenses: Licensed to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the state of Colorado

3. Certifications:  Board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 

4. Experience: 3 years experience as a psychiatric provider preferred, ability to work with both adults and youth

REQUIRED SCREENINGS:

1. Drug Screen 

2. Physical Assessment

3. Tuberculosis screen

4. Background check (Criminal, Civil, Educational, Previous Employment, etc.)

5. Driver Record screen (positions requiring on-the-job driving)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each day.
2. Assess, diagnose, and treat adults, adolescents, and children experiencing symptoms of behavioral health disorders.
3. Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications.
4. Collaborate with counselors, case managers, community agencies, medical providers, school staff, and other treatment team members to coordinate client care.
5. Provide psychotherapy in conjunction with medication management as appropriate.
6. Develop and implement individualized and culturally informed treatment plans based on holistic assessments.
7. Collaborate with guardians, relatives, and significant others on clients’ conditions and treatment when clinically appropriate.
8. Examine or order laboratory or diagnostic tests for clients to provide information on general physical condition and mental disorders.
9. Measure clients’ progress towards therapeutic goals and adjust intervention strategies as needed.
10. Offer immediate support and intervention for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises.
11. Return calls and messages promptly (within 24 hours of receipt or sooner if clinically necessary).
12. Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation, including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and billing codes.
13. Provide education and consultation on behavioral health topics to other departments at FHW as requested.
14. Prepare and submit assessments, progress notes, reports, and summaries to entities/agencies (funders, insurance companies, etc.) as required.
15. Adhere to relevant laws, policies, and ethical standards related to behavioral health services.
16. Participate in meetings, quality improvement activities, and committees as requested.
17. Other job related duties as assigned.

GENERAL DUTIES:

1. Requires confidentiality regarding patient information / records.

2. Requires confidentiality regarding employee information.

3. Requires confidentiality regarding business processes.

4. General office equipment (copier, fax, printer, electronic health record, etc.)

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

1. Be responsible for my own attitude.

2. Be open to constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement; accept constructive  feedback in a positive manner. 

3. Be generous with my skills and abilities by educating others on new ideas and/or techniques;  offer constructive input to support the work area appropriately and respectfully.

4. Take responsibility to attend or obtain information provided at in-services, seminars and staff  meetings. 

5. Demonstrate, through my actions and speech, that I represent the entire organization. I will  take action to ensure that a need is met; emulate the mission and vision statements. 6. Acknowledge and greet everyone; look approachable, with open body posture, eye contact and  a smile; communicate appropriately using good interpersonal skills. 

7. Dress professionally and appropriately for my work environment. 

8. Know and follow policies and procedures for both organization and department safety issues. 9. Communicate delays in services and take service recovery steps as needed. 

Salary starts at $125,000 per year

Immunizations required for employment, including flu vaccine.

Benefits

FHW offers a full benefits package including:
FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:
Employee Assistance Program
403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule
FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 30 HOURS A WEEK
Medical Plan Options:
I. PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible
II. High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account.
III. Telemedicine includes in both plan options.
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.
Critical Illness and Accident Plans
Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings 

A host of other options to include: Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection,

Salary : $125,000