Description: The role of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is to assess, diagnose and treat the mental health needs of patients.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
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Collaborates with staff Psychiatrist and/or Medical Director regarding patient care.
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Work collaboratively in a team-based environment with other mental health clinicians, staff, and primary care providers
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Assess patients by conducting evaluations
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Analyze data and results of screening tools to assist in diagnosing patients and evaluating treatment response
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Diagnose mental health disorders, provide recommendations for treatment, and prescribe medications when indicated
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Provide follow-up for monitoring symptoms and treatment response
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Monitor for medication side effects
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Collaborate with patients in developing treatment plans that address their mental health concerns and psychosocial needs
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Collaborate with patients in creating safety plans
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Routinely assess patient safety and refer to higher level of care when indicated
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Provide crisis intervention as needed
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Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and case managers in the practice to monitor symptoms and address whole-patients’ needs
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Collaborate with outside physicians, therapists, service coordinators, and/or other clinical professionals to address treatment goals, clinical progress, and other patient needs
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Gather and maintain patient information and records in the EMR, including medical history, medication history, and psychosocial history obtained from patients
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Gather information from primary supports and/or other professionals when clinically indicated or requested by patients
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Provide information to family/primary supports when requested by patients and make sure an ROI has been signed
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Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner
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Participate in weekly Collaborative Care team meetings
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Collaborate with PCPs and Collaborative Care Manager to assist in management of mental health disorders treated in the primary care clinic
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Improve staff competence by providing training and education regarding the interrelationship between psychiatric disorders, physical illness, psychosocial concerns, and medications
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Keep up to date on clinical care by participating in continuing medical educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations
Licensure and Clearances:
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Active and unrestricted full licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the state of Pennsylvania
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Successful passing of Child Abuse and FBI Clearances.
Requirements:
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Experience working in, or providing administrative support for, an IOP or PHP program
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Knowledge and experience working with Medicaid (CCBH) in Allegheny County, PA
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Collaborative leadership style
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LGBTQIA cultural competency
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Need to be culturally competent while working, including being gender sensitive and pronoun aware
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Completely understand the healthcare privacy laws as outlined in HIPAA
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Punctuality and impeccable attendance
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Ability to work in a fast paced and, at times, excited atmosphere
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Ability to multi-task