Nurse Practitioner

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$100.00/hr - $105.00/hr

Classification
:
Full Time or Part Time

Compensation
: $100.00/hr-$105.00/hr

Summary and Range of Authority: Under the direction of the Psychiatrist and Program Manager provides treatment to clients with all ranges of psychiatric symptom acuity and substance abuse.

• Conducts initial psychiatric evaluations for clients that have been referred to and accepted into the programs, including those that come for Urgent Walk‑In services.
• Provide diagnosis and treatment of all clients.
• Evaluate and prescribe medication as indicated.
• Order labs and review results with clients and staff as needed.
• Function as a member of the treatment team and provide input in client treatment plans.
• Prepare accurate timely medical records of all services rendered including Psychiatric and medical history and medication follow up.
• Provide coordination of care with outside treatment providers, including primary care services.
• Communicate and collaborate with pharmacies for timely and accurate refill of prescriptions.
• Work in conjunction with the Psychiatrist to develop the most appropriate medication regimen given the client’s history and presenting symptoms.
• Work closely with the client and program staff to help enhance medication adherence through client, family, and staff education.
• Perform crisis intervention and medication management.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with medication procedures at program sites.
• Facilitate client linkage to community‑based primary care providers.
• Provide staff training on various topics related to the provision of Medical and Psychiatric services to our target population.
• Participate in utilization review and treatment team meetings as scheduled.
• Participate in Staff Meetings and meet regularly with Psychiatrist and Program Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Board Certification (ANCC) as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• State of California Nurse Practitioner License and current certificate
• Current and unrestricted DEA license
• Knowledge and experience relevant to work with diverse communities must be competent and comfortable in communicating mental health concepts to those with different cultures.

• Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co‑occurring disorders.
• The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse who possesses additional preparation and skills in physical diagnosis, psychosocial assessment, and management of health illness needs.
• Knowledge of psychiatric principles practices and processes.
• Knowledge of psychiatric medication management.
• Knowledge of psychiatric models of care with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approach.
• Knowledge of community agencies most frequently used in mental health care.
• Skill in management of health illness needs in primary healthcare.
• Ability to serve a large volume of clients rapidly and affectively on a walk‑in or appointment basis, within set time limits.
• Ability to maintain effective, caring relationships with clients, families, professionals and support services staff.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of the team.
• Ability to work well with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, including the treatment team, pharmaceutical representatives, clients with mental health problems and their families.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to sensitive or proprietary information or materials.
• Must be able to drive (when needed) for business purposes to other program locations in San Diego County. If employee drives his/her personal automobile for UPAC business, employee must have valid California driver’s license and comprehensive automobile insurance coverage, as required by law.
• Will not be debarred or excluded from participation in Federal programs by the General Services Administration and/or the Department of Health and Human Services of the Inspector General.
• Must pass background check (Live Scan Fingerprint).

• Bilingual skills in Spanish
• Demonstrated knowledge of County HHSA BHS requirements, including documentation.
• Knowledge of Smart Care health record systems and CURES database.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Civic and Social Organizations