BH Medical Professional

Summary Participates in the psychiatric evaluation and ongoing treatment of members including psychiatric evaluations, medication supervision, health education, assessment; assists in nursing supervision and participates in the planning, development and implementation of services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Conducts psychiatric evaluations of members, prescribes and monitors medications as appropriate.

Works in a collaborative manner with the Medical Director.

Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings on the history, diagnostic tests; initiates referral and consultation when appropriate.

Regulates and adjusts medications and treatments.

Provides consultation and education to members, families, staff and community on medication actions, side effects, and proper health and nutrition habits.

Maintains member charts and records according to established guidelines and procedures.

Coordinates acquisition of lab tests & primary care providers, screens laboratory results, and facilitates follow-up medical treatment.

Assists in member outreach and advocacy activities.

Attends and participates in adult recovery and clinical team meetings.

Develops and maintains liaison relationships with other community medical agencies.

Assists in supervision of other nursing staff.

Works cooperatively with adult recovery team to maximize recovery of members.

Participates in the planning, development, and implementation of new services to underserved populations.

Makes referrals to appropriate primary health care physician for management of acute and long-term health problems.

Consult with Medical Director regarding clinical treatment management issues.

Performs other related activities in accordance with agency growth and changes.

Essential Duties for assigned Behavioral Health Medical Professional to Las Amigas:

Conducts psychiatric evaluations on new intake members within a week of their arrival.

Follows psychiatric care of all members at Las Amigas while they are residents in the program.

Coordinates members care with their CODAC team, their Primary Care Physician and/or OB/GYN as needed.

Monitors and refills medications as needed for all Las Amigas members as appropriate.

Makes regular visits weekly to Las Amigas to perform above duties.

Education/

Experience:

A minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner in behavioral health/substance use related setting/practice.

Licensure:

Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner by the State Board of Nursing, currently licensed to practice nursing in the State of Arizona.

Additional Requirements:

Valid Arizona Driver’s license, proof of current insurance and willingness to use personal vehicle.

Clean Motor Vehicle Record - no more than 2 moving violations or a license suspension in past 3 years.

Skills:

Bilingual Spanish, preferred.

Extensive knowledge of various therapeutic techniques utilized in interrupting dysfunctional behavior and lifestyles.

Superior oral and written communication skills.

Extensive knowledge of community resources.

Ability to interact effectively in a team setting with other health and behavioral health professionals.

Familiarity with people and practices within various ethnic and cultural groups.

Intermediate to advanced computer skills using MS Office products, Word, Excel, Access, etc., importing/exporting date to/from applications.