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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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

• 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.

• 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.