Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner *Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner* Reports To: Clinical Director Last Updated: _11/17/2023_ Status & Salary: Exempt; Flat Rate per session with Salary potential after 1 year *SUMMARY OF ROLE* The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) will work in collaboration with SLCW outpatient counseling services to provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management services to adult, teen and child clients with behavioral health issues.
Our ideal candidate brings a trauma-informed approach with an emphasis on collaborating with both clients and practice clinicians to provide compassionate, person-centered care.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES* * Responsible for providing psychiatric services to clients during scheduled hours.
* The scope of services includes outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management services.
* Assess, diagnose, and treat adults, adolescents, and children experiencing symptoms of behavioral health disorders.
* Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders in accordance with the _Collaborative Practice Agreement _and the state’s _Nurse Practice Act.
_ * Collaborate with therapists, administrative staff and other treatment professionals to coordinate client care.
* Responsible for timely and accurate completion of prior authorizations and medical records, including assessment, treatment plan, progress notes, outcome measures, and billing entries.
* Counsel clients during appointments, as necessary.
* Provide patient education regarding medications, risks, benefits, and reasonable outcome expectations.
* Design/participate in the development of individualized treatment plans, incorporating best and leading practices into treatment interventions.
* Examine or order laboratory or diagnostic tests for clients to provide information on general physical.
condition and mental disorders.
* Collaborate with guardians, relatives, and significant others on client’s conditions and treatment when.
clinically appropriate.
* Prepare and submit assessments, progress notes, reports, and summaries to entities/agencies insurance companies, etc.
) as required.
* Return calls and emails promptly (within 24 hours of receipt or sooner if clinically necessary) * Respond to client emergencies and be accessible to SLCW 24/7 crisis clinicians.
* Responsible for making independent decisions based on protocols developed utilizing national guidelines for treatment interventions.
* Responsible for maintaining customer relations with all practice staff and clients.
* Maintain medical records and routine correspondence with physician collaborator in accordance with the _Collaborative Practice Agreement.
_ * Records all services performed for accurate billing for services provided in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, as well as payor rules and regulations.
Submits billing documents in a timely fashion.
* Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Provides teaching and education to clinical staff, if.
requested.
* Follow all procedures and protocols as per SLCW policy, federal and state regulations, standard practice, and in accordance with the _Collaborative Practice Agreement_.
* Actively participate in all SLCW and department education, training, and in-services to confirm understanding of new information or changes to established clinical policies and procedures.
* Accept additional duties as assigned.
*KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES* Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with medical limitations or disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Experienced in delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care.
* Knowledge of and comfortable with working with individuals from diverse backgrounds * Ally for LGBTQIA+ population.
* Able to document and navigate electronic health record independently.
* Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality.
* Ability to effectively communicate and interact with individuals involved in all aspects of the program services children, parents, school faculty and staff, members of the community and SLCW team members.
* Serves as a representative of SLCW, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with SLCW team members, clients, school system staff and faculty regulators and members of the general public.
* Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
* Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary team.
* Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general and professional documents.
* Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations.
* Ability to foster teamwork; train and direct the work of team members and colleagues.
* Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work productively and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* * Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nursing with focus on Psychiatric nursing * Graduation from a state-certified advance practice program specializing in psychiatry/mental health.
* At least 1-2 years providing direct client care to persons receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders.
(preferred) * Knowledge of trauma and its impact on the whole person * Ability to work with both adult and youth/child populations.
* 3+ years preferred experience in community mental health settings *LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS* * Must be board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) * An unrestricted license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the state of Virginia.
* Must have a valid DEA number and unrestricted DEA license in Virginia.
* A state-issued Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) in Virginia.
* Registration with the state Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) in Virginia.
* No suspension/exclusion/debarment from participation in federal health care programs (e.
g.
, Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP) * Maintain credentials and licensure with all major insurance companies and licensing boards with the assistance of SLCW Management.
* If not autonomous, must have agreement in place with Physician Collaborator.
*BENEFITS* * Group Health Insurance * 401K with Match * PTO * Malpractice Insurance * Physician Collaborator * Dedicated Administrative Staff * Credentialing assistance * Electronic Health Record with E-prescribe * CE Stipend * Wellness Stipend * Collaborative workspace * Beautifully Furnished office space * Training opportunities *PHYSICAL DEMANDS *The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with medical limitations or disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Able to move items weighing up to 15 lbs.
50% of the day.
* Able to position self to accomplish tasks (_specify essential tasks_) in various environments including (_specify, such as under desks_) * Able to remain in a stationary position while working on a computer for extended periods of time.
* Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $80.
00 - $120.
00 per hour Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Continuing education credits * Disability insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Malpractice insurance * Paid time off Medical specialties: * Psychiatry Standard shift: * Day shift * Evening shift Supplemental pay types: * Bonus opportunities Weekly schedule: * 4x10 * 5x8 * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Work setting: * Hybrid work * Private practice * Telehealth Ability to commute/relocate: * Norfolk, VA 23517: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Norfolk, VA 23517