Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

POSITION TITLE: 

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner 

DEPARTMENT: 

Behavioral Health 

REPORTS TO TITLE: 

Medical Director of Psychiatry 

LOCATION: 

South Napa, CA 

PAY RANGE: 

NP Annual Salary: $157,684.80 to $192,712.00 (Based on a 40 hour work week)  

FTE:  

0.8 to 1.0 FTE (32 to 40 hours/week) 

DLSE/FLSA STATUS: () 

__X__Exempt/Salaried position 

____Nonexempt/Hourly position 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (does this position have direct reports): 

YES 

NO 

About CommuniCare OLE  

Established in 2023, CommuniCare OLE is the result of a union of two health centers with a deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay: OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and CommuniCare Health Centers of Yolo County. Building on a legacy established by both organizations in 1972, CommuniCare OLE is a network of federally-qualified health centers with 17 sites across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties. It offers comprehensive care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and substance use treatment, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, referrals, and enrollment assistance to more than 70,000 individuals, and no one is turned away due to lack of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Many services are offered outside of its sites, including mobile health, home visiting, and community and school-based programs.  

FULL TIME BENEFITS  

• Sign on Bonus through Partnership Health Plan of California
• Internal Forgiveable Loan Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
  • Employer covers 90% of employee premium and 50% of dependent premium
• CME/CE 
• 18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)
• 10 Paid Holidays 1 Float Holiday
• 2% Employer Match on Employee 4% contribution for 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part-time and full-time employees (prorated per Full-Time Equivalent)
• Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options

JOB SUMMARY/OVERVIEW: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner works on a multi-disciplinary team supporting Psychiatry services imbedded within primary care sites across counties (Napa, Solano and Yolo) and may include virtual visits to minimize travel. 

1. Education: 

• Graduate of an accredited Master of Science in Nursing required
• 2 years minimum working in the behavioral health/mental health field 

1. Experience/Lived Experience: 

• Experience in a community healthcare center preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) language preferred
• Must be able to adapt and multi-task to manage a high volume of patients        

1. Special Skills/Training/Requirements: 

• Current California Nurse Practitioner certification required
• Current Board certification as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner preferred
• Current California medication furnishing license required
• Current DEA License required
• Current Basic Life Support CPR certification required

1. 

Knowledge of and implementation of crisis interventions, knowledge of applicable laws and ethical consideration related to patient rights, treatment, safety and confidentiality. 

2. 

Knowledge of the current Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and ability to accurately use this knowledge to diagnose patients and inform treatment planning. 

3. 

Knowledge of Federally Qualified Health Centers and the key health center principles and guidelines 

4. 

Provides comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, prescription of drug therapy, planning of treatment, and evaluation of therapy 

5. 

Provides brief therapy-based interventions as needed 

6. 

Prescribes psychotropic medications based on clinical indicators and with consideration of chronic diseases. Review medication(s) that patient is currently taking, prior to prescribing to prevent adverse reactions. 

7. 

Provide patient education and advice regarding side effects and dosage adjustments. Monitor/evaluate pharmacological treatment progress. 

8. 

Orders appropriate lab tests and interpret results. Review and manage patient information including labs, prescription refills, outside consultation notes, previous medical records, specialist referrals, etc 

9. 

Provides feedback and consultation to primary care medical providers and other treatment or service providers in the community regarding the behavioral health and/or psychiatric aspects of the patient. Offer specific recommendations related to integrated treatment planning 

10. 

Prioritizes referrals and schedule appointments, providing crisis intervention and follow ups as needed 

11 

Refers patients to relevant patient care services in the community as appropriate. Advocate on behalf of patients to obtain services as necessary 

12. 

Provides education and support to patients and their families to encourage compliance with medical and behavioral regimes 

13. 

Documents all appropriate information in the electronic health record system 

14. 

Responds to messages and relay information to patients and other external sources as needed. Write letters documenting and/or summarizing diagnosis and treatment as requested and appropriate 

15. 

Submits Treatment Authorization Requests to insurance companies as appropriate. Complete various other medical related forms as needed 

16. 

Assists in the planning and facilitation of educating providers on behavioral health topics 

17. 

May participate in and collaborate with staff/teams on various support-related functions including quality assurance, care team development, system optimization, empanelment, policy and procedure development, etc. 

18. 

Works with Behavioral Health Manager to facilitate administrative aspects of the program. 

19. 

Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas. 

20. 

Executes on assignments in a timely manner and proactively seeks clarification or direction 

21. 

Maintains high level of external and internal professionalism. Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.  

22. 

Accepts constructive criticism in a positive manner 

23. 

Adheres to attendance and punctuality requirements per health center policy. Provides proper notification for absences and tardiness. Takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences or tardiness 

24 

Observes all health center and departmental policies governing conduct while at work (e.g., telephone and computer use, electronic messaging, smoking regulations, parking, breaks and other related policies)