Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Description

Position Summary:

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides psychiatric services to identified clients who are enrolled for mental health services. This is a fully on-site role in our Wenatchee, WA clinic with minimal travel up to two days per month to our Yakima and Richland clinics for on-site appointments. We currently have two positions available:

Position 1: Caseload is primarily adults and some adolescents who are receiving outpatient counseling services or are part of the New Journeys first episode psychosis program. New graduates or experienced prescribers will be considered for this position.

Position 2: Caseload is primarily adults, including those with serious and persistent mental illness who are receiving treatment with our PACT (Program of Assertive Community Treatment) team. This role requires at least 2 years of prescribing experience to individuals with high acuity mental illness; 5 years of prescribing experience preferred.

Responsibilities:

Perform psychiatric evaluations and medication management services

• Provide psychiatric services to enrolled individuals
• Evaluate clients potentially in need of psychotropic medication
• Prescribe, monitor, and evaluate results of medication prescribed to clients
• Educate clients on benefits and risks of all medications prescribed
• Order and evaluate laboratory tests as indicated for appropriate medical and psychiatric care.

Provide consultation to facilitate client care

• Consult with Catholic Charities clinical staff as needed
• Coordinate and/or consult with outside physicians for psychiatric or medical management of a client under Catholic Charities care
• Ensure accuracy of psychiatric diagnoses and assessments conducted by mental health staff
• Provide expertise and clinical leadership in the development of treatment and discharge planning
• Oversee quality and suitability of treatment and discharge planning for clients
• Provide education and training to clinical staff regarding diagnoses, treatment planning, use and abuse of medications, health maintenance, and related clinical issues

Demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with agency policies and procedures

• Follow front office and departmental procedures established for effective program management.
• Follow agency infection control policies and procedures.
• Provide services and maintain records to meet BHO requirements, level of care standards, and agency guideline
• Maintain productivity (direct client contact) at 70%
• Meet regularly with provider specific staff regarding systemic issues impacting patient care
• Participate in team building and coordination to improve program operations and quality of service delivery

Document all clinical activities in conjunction with agency guidelines and procedures

• Complete and submit progress notes and provider specific documentation using the agency's EHR within required timelines
• Maintain the security of CareLogic or other EHR system(s)
• Ensure medication consents are documented and current
• Provide legal documentation as required

Understand and comply with all relevant regulatory and safety standards and requirements.

• Complete training and licensing requirements in accordance with professional standards of the discipline
• Submit licenses and insurance information within 10 days of renewal
• Completes paperwork or online applications to assist with credentialing for third party payers.

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the physical requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements

Physical Requirements:

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time. Position also requires ability to drive with adequate vision.

Non-Physical Requirements:

Education

• MSN or DNP required with focus as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Experience

• Prior experience as a psychiatric prescriber preferred but not required
• Experience using Electronic Health Records (EHR) for clinical documentation

Special Skills

• Good interpersonal skills
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to provide service in a culturally competent manner
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner within the community
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required

Licensure, Registration, Certification

• Current ARNP and RN licensure without any restrictions in the State of Washington
• DEA registration
• Valid Washington State driver's license and required minimum liability insurance for WA State
• Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities' liability insurance provider

Employment is conditional upon:

• Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required
• Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pmWage Range: $148,000 - $164,000 per year, depending on experienceRelocation: $5,000 one-time payment to assist with relocations to Wenatchee (from 50+ miles

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Excited about this role, but don't meet 100% of the expected qualifications listed above? We'd still love for you to apply! Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. Research has continuously shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the listed qualifications. We want to help overcome this trend and seek to make space for unique and relevant skills and attributes. So, when applying to Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington, rest assured that your application is reviewed by a living, breathing human being, and evaluated based on key competencies needed for success in the position. Questions or concerns? Contact recruiting@catholiccharitiescw.org, we'd be happy to connect!You can do the work you love, be your authentic self, and make an impact in the lives of thousands. We believe in a culture rooted in community, collaboration, and growth. As an agency we are inspired by our Mission of bringing hope to life, especially those most in need