PMHNP

Gateway Community Services is proud to be a recognized leader in addiction treatment for adults and adolescents in the Northeast Florida region. Since 1978, Gateway has been committed to providing compassionate services to those lost in the despair of addiction.

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

The PMHNP is a professional position in which the incumbent provides care to patients diagnosed with substance use and psychiatric disorders. The PMHNP provides Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and psychiatric medication management to patients enrolled in all levels of outpatient and residential as well as hospital bridge, community outreach, and detoxification programs. The PMHNP identifies short-term and long-term patient care issues, recommends options and courses of action, and implements directives from the Chief Medical Officer. The PMHNP assesses patient health by interviewing, performing physical examinations, obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories, and participating in other assigned clinical activities. Completes relevant documentation in the electronic health record and effectively communicates with other professionals to ensure patient care is delivered effectively.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Ensure quality internal and external customer care and service.

2. Maintain a working relationship with the Medical Director/Chief Medical Officer and other staff members, such as nurses, counselors, case managers, peer specialists, research staff, and pharmacists.

3. Perform patient histories and physicals, risk factor assessment, order therapeutic and diagnostic tests.

4. Prescribe medication following clinic, state, and federal guidelines.

5. Consult with physicians on cases that are beyond the scope of qualification.

6. Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens

7. Educate patients and their families about psychiatric disorder, substance abuse, and disease prevention

8. Educate patients and their families about Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

9. Provides continuity of care by developing and implement patient management plans.

10. Be responsible for providing emergency psychiatric services, physical and psychosocial examination of patients.

11. Maintain regular and professional communication with community partners.

12. Complete all documentation in a timely manner and with a high degree of accuracy and maintain document security.

13. Participate in case consultations, treatment planning, and mortality reviews.

14. Participate in quality management functions.

15. Conduct follow up data collection and reports as required.

• Must be eligible through DCF and AHCA with Level II Background checks throughout employment.
• Must abide by the organization’s Code of Conduct, policy and procedures, and state certification code of ethics.
• The ability to comply with equal employment opportunity requirements.
• Must complete all in-person and Relias training assigned during probation and throughout employment.
• Must practice universal precautions as part of regular job duties whenever applicable.
• Timely and regularly complete all required documentation, reports, and other organization-related paperwork.
• Must be able to perform assigned work independently with minimal supervision and make decisions using appropriate judgment.
• Maintain the work area clean and orderly, ensuring safe operating conditions.
• Must be able to take direction and guidance from managers and supervisors respectfully and function as an effective team member.
• Must have the ability to comply with a workplace of dignity and respect.

QUALIFICATIONS FORMAL EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

· Valid Florida licensure (APRN)

· PMHNP preferred

· Valid DEA

· Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) experience or willingness to learn

· Florida dispensing practitioner within 90 days of employment

SKILLS

· Ability to communicate in English and to read and understand written English at the collegiate level.

· Ability to recognize and respond to emergencies and life-threatening situations appropriately.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to provide excellent customer service.

· Ability to be detail-oriented and organized in all work practices.

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

· Ability to relate to adults, families, referral sources, and internal Gateway team members and function effectively in a team setting.

· Ability to accurately collect and report data.

· Ability to adhere to guidelines of data collection instruments.

· Ability to instruct in various educational settings, including with individuals and groups.

· Ability to assess, plan, implement, and document educational activities.

· Possess a working knowledge and can apply state curriculum guidelines.

· Ability to teach in a variety of subject areas.

KNOWLEDGE

· Knowledge of mental health, substance use disorders, and human development.

· Knowledge of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

· May be required to travel to multiple brick-and-mortar sites and mobile medical unit

· Exposure to clients who may be under the influence or withdrawing from mood-altering chemicals

· Shift work at times with non-traditional hours and possible weekend and evening work.

· Possible exposure and or contact with blood, body fluids and airborne pathogens

Gateway Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Gateway Community Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $140,000