Psychiatric Medical Provider - PMHNP FNP or PA Psychiatric CAQ

Psychiatric Medical Provider - PMHNP with FNP experience or PA with Psychiatric CAQ.

Boulder, CO

Position: Psychiatric Medical Provider (Physician Assistant or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)

Location: Boulder, CO

Supervisor: Medical Director of Behavioral Health

Schedule: Full Time - Hours may vary dependent on program and client needs

About the role: We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Medical Provider
to join our multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will conduct medical evaluations and psychiatric evaluations. You will be responsible for medication management and when necessary, individual, group and family sessions with clients. This position also coordinates the treatment of clients assigned, develops treatment goals alongside the multidisciplinary team.

• Contribute to a high-performing culture, focused on partnering with clients as we inspire and empower change
• Assist the Medical Director & Executive Director in the management of the medical program, conducting medical and psychiatric evaluations along with history and physical exams for clients at admission and as required during treatment, managing medications for the clients and when supported, running sessions in group and individual formats as needed, employing evidence-based treatment modalities for clients with substance abuse and clients struggling with a dual diagnosis
• Adhere to all aspects of the clinical & medical program’s policies and procedures to ensure quality performance and assist the leadership team in any quality improvements that may be necessary
• Provide medication management services for clients. The provider is responsible for all aspects of their allocated case’s medical documentation, timely entries into the treatment record, and maintaining compliance with standards for documentation
• Support the supervision of the urine analysis program & participate in weekly clinical team meeting huddle ups discussing treatment
  formulation, progress, regress and/or failure; participate in discharge planning, discharge summaries, follow-up care and liaison communication
• Contribute to client utilization reviews and medical necessity discussions with insurance payers
• Partner with clinical team to provide in-services and educational information to family members to support an understanding of dual diagnoses/addictions and treatment strategies
• If requested, assist in the recruitment of clinically competent and dually trained Mental Health / Substance Abuse clinicians to provide group and individual services to clients
• Work closely with all members of treatment team to assure positive working relationships
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain good public relations with families, referral agencies, and other community resources
• Must have the ability to express ideas clearly, concisely, convincingly, and effectively when addressing an audience
• To consistently exercise good judgment and adequate emotional stability in evaluating situations and making decisions despite the pressures of deadlines or the occurrence of unexpected stressful events
  Participate on committees and in professional meetings and staffing as necessary for the functions of the program
• Assists with the family, when necessary, in initiating court proceedings necessary for continuation of treatment for the client

• An advanced practice license (Physician Assistant or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) in good standing in the state of operation required.
  • PA Candidates must have a Psychiatric CAQ
• An active DEA license in good standing is required
• An active CPR / BLS certification is required

• Experience handling behavioral crises and utilizing therapeutic de-escalation strategies to ensure client and staff safety is required
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting working with individuals managing mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders is required, ideally with clients ages 13-30, is required
• Candidates must demonstrate competency in maintaining accurate patient records in an electronic health record system.

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