What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position at GLBHC?
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
50% 1. Manages behavioral health care including diagnosis, treatment, and follow up. Prescribes, directs, and administers psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
10% 2. Collaborates with providers, social workers, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
20% 3. Maintains appropriate documentation on patient clinical records
10% 4. Participates in GLBHC’s Quality Assurance activities as assigned
10% 6. Provides behavioral health staff oversight. Evaluates effectiveness of counseling or treatment plans and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses and modifies diagnoses and treatment plans as necessary.
MARGINAL JOB DUTIES
- Assists in marketing and public relations, including recruitment of providers as needed.
- Performs other functions relating to GLBHC’s behavioral health program as may be required.
- Performs other duties as assigned by President/CEO and Medical Director.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
- Education: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner must have Master of Nursing degree and a current valid license and produce evidence of such.
- Licensure: Must be licensed by the State of Michigan and be Board. Possesses valid DEA license.
- Experience: 1-2 years in underserved area preferred.
- Skills: Diagnostic, therapeutic, interpersonal, organizational.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
- Physical Effort: Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and or twist while holding up to 25 lbs. frequently.
- Hours: Full-time or Part-time, Monday through Friday. Flexible and
- Travel: Some travel between sites required. Travel may be required in order to attend pertinent conferences; with travel, lodging, and living costs reimbursed at the existing rate. Reimbursement for expenses will occur in accordance with policy.
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