Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description:

CENTERSTONE MEDICAL GROUP Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Location:

Springfield, MO Department:
Psychiatry Clinics

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Centerstone Medical Group is proud to be one of the largest community-based medical groups in the nation. We support the medical providers who deliver integrated health services across the organizations under Centerstone, including psychiatry, medication-assisted treatment for addiction, crisis stabilization, primary care, home health care, pharmacy, integrated health, and a wide range of specialty care. We don't do business as usual - we push boundaries and redefine care every day.

We take a whole-person approach, integrating primary care, behavioral health, addiction medicine, and dental and pharmacy services to meet people where they are. We don't work in silos - we work as a team, collaborating across disciplines to solve real problems in real time. We're looking for bold thinkers - physicians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and dental providers who want to break barriers and rethink healthcare.

If you're ready to do more, think bigger, and change lives, we want you on our team.

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive psychiatric services to patients, including psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, treatment planning, and follow-up care. This role works collaboratively with psychiatrists and other members of the integrated healthcare team to meet the behavioral health needs of patients. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner may also participate in program evaluation, staff development, data collection, and other activities that support the delivery of high-quality behavioral healthcare.

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including obtaining relevant health and medical histories and ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients experiencing mental health and/or addiction-related concerns.
• Provide psychiatric medication management and prescribe psychotropic medications in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and established collaborative practice or supervision requirements.
• Provide brief psychotherapy and other therapeutic interventions as appropriate to the patient's treatment needs and scope of practice.
• Provide services utilizing professional experience and clinical judgment to meet the needs of patients and achieve treatment goals.
• Maintain a caseload as determined in collaboration with supervisory staff.
• Provide comprehensive follow-up care and ongoing evaluation for patients under their care.
• Communicate and collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, and other members of the care team as necessary to identify patient needs and establish treatment goals and objectives.
• Participate in patient staffing and case consultation meetings as requested.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and staff development activities organized by Centerstone Medical Group or as assigned.
• Support management and program needs, including data collection, program evaluation, grant applications, and maintenance of service contracts, as applicable.
• Participate in quality improvement and other activities designed to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Provide consultation and support to internal staff and other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
• Collaborate with and provide support to other providers, students, residents, and trainees as assigned.
• Adhere to Centerstone Medical Group policies, procedures, operational guidelines, and applicable professional standards and ethical requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, families, staff, providers, and community partners.

Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships through telephone, telemedicine, and in-person interactions.

Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Ability to follow direction, accept supervision, and exercise sound professional judgment.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.

Ability to document accurately and…