Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Psychiatry

This job works in a collaborative model that includes psychiatrists, residents, psychologists, social workers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and staff who care for child/adolescent inpatient psychiatry patients. This job falls under the supervision of the Medical Director, additionally, there are collaborating physicians and approved supervising staff physicians. Together, the team works with a multidisciplinary group to provide high quality treatment for our patients.

Ensures responsibility for the management of mental health and substance use conditions by obtaining patient history and performing assessments using interview, observation, and examination, formulating a diagnosis, developing and implementing treatment plans including prescribing medication, and coordinating with additional healthcare providers to provide outstanding care that promotes positive patient outcomes.

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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

• Required
  - Graduate of an accredited masters or doctorate program specializing in psychiatric nurse practitioner
• OR
• Required
  - Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program

• Required - 2 years’ related psychiatry working experience with children/adolescents
• Experience with ongoing clinical management of psychopharmacology
• Preferred - 2 years’ related psychiatry working experience with children/adolescents in an inpatient setting

• Required – Current License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice
• Current board certification as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) with Child/Adolescent Training
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
• Current or eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing
• Current or eligible for Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Registration/Licensure

• Required – Current license as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice
• Current NCCPA Certification
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
• Current or eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Medical Examiners
• Current or eligible for Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Registration/Licensure

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) specific to role.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider policies and protocols at a department and campus/system level.
• Reliable transportation including the ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Competency documenting…