Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner

Grace at Home is a provider-led, community-based health and care partner dedicated to improving the health and well-being of those who need care the most, with a deep commitment to high-needs, urban and rural communities. Our local physicians, nurses, and caregivers work together to serve people and the communities they live in, beyond just treating symptoms. We remove barriers by delivering personalized care as close to home as possible, often in-home, because we know a deep understanding of our patient's race, culture, and environment is critical to delivering improved health outcomes.

By empowering patients, providers, and caregivers with the support they need, we strive to make health and care a reality not a burden every single day. Join us in creating a better way to care.

Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) reports to the Lead Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner, with accountability for providing direct patient care to manage behavioral health as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Direct Patient Care:

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, assess mental health status, and diagnose mental health conditions.
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based practices.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications while ensuring patient education on their use.
• Provide psychotherapy and therapeutic interventions to individuals or groups.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and document progress in line with regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and families on mental health, treatment options, and coping strategies.

Collaboration:

The Behavioral Health NP will ensure that nursing capabilities form a cohesive offering, including by working closely with other business divisions to learn their needs, internalize their knowledge, and define solutions to achieve the business objectives of Grace at Home.

Knowledge:
The Behavioral Health NP will provide subject matter expertise in the nursing solutions, including determining and recommended approaches for behavioral health/ solution deployment and performance evaluation.

Culture:
The Behavioral Health NP is accountable for creating a productive, collaborative, safe and inclusive work environment.

• Education. Master’s degree or higher as a BHNP or equivalent degree with a record of strong academic achievement.
• NP license in the state of practice.
• Board Certification as BHNP, additional certification as an FNP is a plus.
• Experience. At least 1 year of behavioral health experience.
• Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of relevant healthcare experience in the healthcare industry.
• Communication. Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills; ability to clearly articulate and present concepts and models in an accessible manner to Grace at Home's team, investors, partners and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Relationships. Ability to build and effectively manage relationships with business leaders and external constituents.

Culture. Good judgement/ impeccable ethics, and a strong team player; desire to succeed and grow in a fast-paced, demanding and entrepreneurial Company.

In-office work is performed indoors in a traditional office setting with air conditioning, artificial light, and an open workspace. In this position you will need to communicate with customers, vendors, management, and other co-workers in person and over devices, sometimes with people who are agitated. Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential. Sitting for…