Mental Health​/Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider

Overview

We are offering a five thousand dollar sign‑on bonus! Sub‑Acute, Long‑Term Care is a sector of healthcare exploding with potential and work‑life balance flexibility (no on call or weekends)! We are seeking a full‑time (40 hours per week) psychiatric provider for a float position between several of our centers located in the Portland area in southern Maine (cities include Kennebunk, Scarborough, Lewiston and Falmouth).

This position can be filled by a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. The hourly range for this position is $60–$62 per hour.

Align Med Partners is a national medical group dedicated to improving health outcomes among residents of skilled nursing and senior living facilities. Our physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) are supported by a clinical leadership team with a decades‑long track record of excellence in post‑acute and long‑term care. At Align Med, we believe in a better quality of life for all.

Our mission is to elevate healthcare outcomes for our patients, providers, and partners. In living out our mission, we embrace the following pillars in our day‑to‑day operations.

The Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) reports directly to the Area Clinical Practice Manager and/or the Director of Clinical Practice. The Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) collaborates on‑site with the Center Leadership Team for center‑specific goals and priorities. The Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) collaborates with the Medical Director and/or Attending Physician for patient‑specific medical care.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) provides mental health primary and urgent care services to nursing center residents in collaboration with the other medical providers in the center. The Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) works collaboratively with Center Leadership to achieve the facility operator mission of improving patient care through the delivery of high quality health care and everyday compassion.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Utilizes the scientific process and national standards of care as a framework for managing patient care. This process includes:
  • Assessment of health status
  • Diagnosis of patients
  • Interpreting labs and diagnostics
  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments to determine the mental health needs of patients as well as ongoing medication management follow‑up appointments
  • Performing and giving psychotherapy for the treatment of conditions
  • Development and implementation of the treatment plan in accordance and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care planning process
  • Prescribe and manage appropriate medications for mental health conditions
  • Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary
• Completion of all necessary documentation regarding the health care of customers in accordance with established policies and procedures and relevant State and Federal regulatory requirements
• Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and self‑care strategies
• Follows evidence‑based practice guidelines
• Consulting with a physician for areas outside the scope of practice
• Work with Align Med leadership team, individual center, and area market leadership to improve quality measures related to psychiatric care.
• Demonstrates continued professional competence
• Recognizes the importance of continued learning through:
  • maintenance of current knowledge by attending continuing education programs
  • maintenance of certification in compliance with current state law
  • applying standardized care guidelines in clinical practice
• Supports the development of nursing staff, in collaboration with the Center Nursing Executive.

Programs:

• Partners with Center Executive Director and Staff Development Coordinator/ Nurse Practice Educator to identify and meet clinical education priorities
  • Serves as a clinical expert for nursing staff and provides targeted clinical education when needed
• Participates in center‑based quality initiatives
  • Actively participates in clinical initiatives including avoiding hospital transfer, and other quality improvement initiatives related to the mental health needs…