Nurse Practitioner

Job Title:
Nurse Practitioner

WES at Philly Home at Girard (2100 W. Girard Ave, Phila PA) and the Riverview Wellness Village (7979 State Road, Phila PA) is an outpatient level of behavioral health care co‑located within a shelter for those with housing needs and individuals living in recovery housing within the Riverview Wellness Village in Philadelphia. These housing programs are part of the Pathways to Wellness initiative within the Philadelphia Wellness Ecosystem.

Services include care coordination, case management, individual and group therapy and psychiatric care for individuals with a history of substance use. Individuals challenged with substance use disorders often struggle with either seeking treatment or attending treatment consistently. Grounded in a "meet people where they are approach", this program aims to provide individuals with convenient and consistent access to behavioral health services where they reside.

The WES multidisciplinary team collaborates with housing providers, primary care physicians, employment supports, substance use treatment providers and more in this integrated program.

All team members will adhere to the WES philosophy of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and adhere to the mission to promote total wellness and provide high‑quality behavioral health services to culturally diverse populations through a combination of compassion, innovative thinking, nimble and adaptive strategy, and engagement with clients, staff, and provider partners.

The Nurse Practitioner for the Philadelphia Model is primarily responsible for providing (under the supervision of the Program Director and Medical Director) psychiatric evaluations and medication management as well as coordination of mental health care with the Interdisciplinary teams at both Philly Home and Riverview Wellness Village. This Nurse Practitioner will consult with the WES Medical Director, Program Director, and staff regularly regarding new admissions, residents' individualized treatment/care plans, and related matters for the purpose of assuring quality of care and maximizing treatment goals.

• Comply with all WES Outpatient Policies and Procedures and perform all duties and responsibilities at the designated program location(s).
• Work collaboratively with the WES Medical Director Program Director, Medical Director and inter-disciplinary care team to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations as it pertains to providing mental health care and services to the residents of Philly Home at Girard and Riverview Wellness Village.
• Ensure initial psychiatric evaluation is completed within the timeframe directed per admission policy and co signed by the Program Psychiatrist.
• Provide ongoing psychiatric evaluation and medication management support as medically appropriate.
• Confer with Medical Director and staff regularly regarding clinical techniques used, resident progress, and related matters for the purpose of assuring quality of care, as well as providing on‑going treatment to residents.
• Attend regular case conferences with team members for consultation and input related to resident needs.
• Responsible for ensuring the documentation of progress notes and evaluations for residents are in fu II compliance with clinic policies, federal and state laws, and regulations always.
• Treats residents, fellow employees, campus providers and visitors courteously and with respect.
• Other related duties as assigned.

The Nurse Practitioner must possess an NP certification in PA with Psychiatric clinical rotation experience. Minimum of one year experience with Adults. Experience in providing care to…