Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Responsibilities

• Evaluate client's medical and psychiatric needs associated with their treatment.
• Manage/prescribe client's medications, collaborating with our nursing staff on direct care needs related to medications.
• Order and evaluate basic tests i.e. blood draws, urine analysis, covid test, etc. to properly maintain safety and overall health of our clientele.
• Document progress notes, psychiatric evaluations, and history and physical notes in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with other staff, clients, and parents/guardians.
• Plan and implement actions according to clients' needs and formulate plan of care including discharge planning.
• Evaluate; perform ongoing assessments.
• Work as a member of the clinical team coordinating care of clients with psychotherapists and case managers.
• Comply with SJC's policies.
• Have a current CPR Certification.
• Maintain current Board Certification with the ANCC.
• Maintain required CME's and regulatory requirements to maintain active license.
• Maintain current Utah APRN License with prescribing authority with DOPL.
• This position is 1-2 days a week.

• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to communicate verbally as well as in writing, receptive to feedback
• Time management skills
• Works well with others and collaborates with team, yet can work independently

• Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
• Currently Licensed in the State of Utah (Ph.D., LCSW, LCMHC, MFT) or actively working towards licensure
• Provide no less than 20 direct service hours per week, on average
• Must be able to pass a background check