Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner​/Physicians Assistant

The PMHNP/PA provides direct services to clients enrolled in outpatient treatment program with PHP/IOP/OP levels of care for individuals with substance use disorder and/or mental health disorder. The PMHNP/PA completes assessments, medication management and conducts education sessions for clients. The PMHNP/PA works in conjunction with the Medical Director to ensure program requirements are implemented in order to address physical and mental health issues and promote general wellness for clients.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works in collaboration with a supervising physician to evaluate, diagnose, examine, and prescribe medications for clients.
• Provide psychiatric services and physical and psychosocial examinations.
• Develop and manage appropriate treatment plans for clients and provide effective management of client care.
• Perform client psychiatric evaluations, and medication reviews, take client histories, and physicals, provide risk factor assessment, and provide consultations and care management for clients.
• Prescribe medications following the organization's policy, and formulary, and within State and Federal guidelines.
• Submit accurate and complete documentation in client charts in a timely manner, meeting the organization's documentation policies.
• Maintain thorough documentation of all client interactions as well as any communication with support system and outside providers.
• Provide up-to-date and scientifically backed healthcare education for clients and their support systems.
• Educate clients on medications and potential medication side effects.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to promote team approach to client care, notify staff of any significant health risks or concerns that may impact a client’s safety or success in treatment and help promote client wellness in recovery.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited school.
• This position requires a valid license to practice as a nurse practitioner or physicians assistant and certification as PMHNP or PA-C with Psych-CAQ.
• Registration with DEA's Diversion Control Division for prescribing of controlled pharmaceuticals or ability to complete registration within first 90 days of employment. (Preferred)
• The equivalent of two years of post-license experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. (Preferred)
• Knowledge and experience with applicable clinical standards and licensure requirements.
• Understands the principles and practices of direct client service delivery.
• Working knowledge of common peer-led recovery programs such as AA/NA (12-Step), Smart Recovery, and Recovery Dharma
• Working knowledge of contemporary and emerging SUD treatment modalities (e.g. trauma-informed, motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy)
• Ability to provide competent and compassionate treatment services with a customer service orientation.
• Experience operating sophisticated electronic medical records (EMR) platform
• General knowledge of the requirements for third-part reimbursement practices
• Strong clinical documentation skills
• Knowledgeable…