Advanced Practice Provider, Psychiatry (69433)

Department: Integrated Health Services

Position: Advance Practice Provider, Psychiatry

Employee Category: Exempt

Reporting Relationship: Chief Medical Officer, Mental Health Services

Character Qualities:

• Availability- Making my schedule and priorities secondary to the wishes of those I serve.
• Discretion- Recognizing and avoiding words, actions, and attitudes that could bring undesirable consequences.
• Flexibility- Willingness to change plans or ideas without getting upset.
• Responsibility- Knowing and doing what is expected of me.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Advanced Practice Provider cares for patients with both medical and behavioral health problems. Provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management services to patients of Variety Care, following the standards of the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), other payors, and regulatory agencies, and at the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, Behavioral Health, or supervising physician.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists primary health care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychosocial problems.
• Assesses the clinical status of patients referred by primary care providers through brief consultative contacts.
• Works with primary care team to treat and manage patients with chronic emotional and/or health problems efficiently and effectively.
• Assists in the detection of at-risk patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
• Assists in preventing relapses or morbidity in conditions that tend to recur over time.
• Utilizes appropriate laboratory tests using prescribed methods and techniques; determines normal and abnormal test results; and develops a health care plan based upon analyzed data.
• Defines/documents differential diagnoses and list differential diagnoses with most likely diagnoses included.
• Complete all required documentation in electronic medical record according to deadlines/guidelines set forth by payers, Chart Closure SOP, and Chief Medical Office, Behavioral Health.
• Secures health histories from patients and notate findings and treatment course in patient electronic health chart including follow-up notes.
• Under direct and indirect supervision of a physician, diagnoses, plans and implements a comprehensive care plan based upon the patient's mental health needs.
• Attends and participates in meetings and quality improvement activities as required.
• Serves as a member of committees as requested.
• Participates in evaluation of peers and support staff.
• Assists in planning and providing in-service training as needed.
• Follows HIPAA guidelines and Variety Care policy and procedures as it relates to privacy.
• Provides Telehealth services from remote locations connected to a reliable internet resource including a provider's home when necessary.
• Support Variety Care's accreditation as a Patient Centered Medical Home and our commitment to provide care to all Variety patients that is Safe, Effective, Patient Centered, Timely, Efficient, and Equitable. Provide leadership and work with all staff to achieve the goals of the "Quintuple Aim" of healthcare reform-to improve the experience of care, improve health outcomes, and decrease healthcare costs.
• Embodies the strength of personal character. Places value on being an open and honest communicator who displays high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgment. Must be a leader in the department and community. Be a result-oriented problem solver who is responsible and accountable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements, Special Skills, or Knowledge:

• Completed an Advanced Practice Provider accredited educational program.
• Recognition as a Psych Certified APRN by the Board of Nursing, or a Certified Physician Assistant by the Board of Medicine.
• Be licensed or eligible to obtain a license immediately to practice in Oklahoma.
• A desire to serve patients and be self-motivated. You must have a good bedside manner and the ability to make decisions in emergencies.
• Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral

conditions.

• Ability to work effectively as a team, interfacing with patients, primary care providers, consulting psychiatrist, and mental health specialists, as well as with administrative and support staff.
• Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions, and to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent and equitable manner.
• Ability to effectively represent company's interests in the community and maintain effective working relationships among coworkers, public, private and professional groups.
• Experience working with limited resource population.
• Ability to work with grace under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team and to share responsibilities and duties.
• Ability to resolve interpersonal conflicts in a straightforward and timely manner.
• Ability to set priorities, be organized and be a self-starter.
• Ability to be friendly, empathic and an adept communicator.
• Ability to treat both staff and patients with respect.
• Ability to work in a multi-faceted, fast pace environment.

Preferred Requirements, Special Skills, or Knowledge:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Three or more years of prior work experience a plus, but other experience and new graduates may be considered.
• Medication Assistant Treatment (MAT) Certification preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Able to lift at least 25 pounds.