Mental Health - Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Job DetailsJob Location: Didgwalic Wellness Center - DWC - Anacortes, WA 98221Position Type: Full TimeThe didgwalic Wellness Center is seeking an experienced, patient-focused Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) to join our integrated care clinic that combines primary care, behavioral health, and opiate treatment all in one place. This is an excellent opportunity to be employed in an environment that believes in the holistic approach to healthcare and demonstrates a commitment to employee wellbeing by providing a supportive environment that encourages personal and professional growth.  At didgwalic Wellness Center, we prioritize the well-being of our patients and staff alike. We offer our employees an excellent total compensation package that includes some of the following. If this sounds like an opportunity you’re interested in exploring further, please apply today! The pay range for this position is $167,100 to $188,300. Some of Our Benefits Include: Competitive base compensation and benefit package. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 4% employer matching 4+ weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) 13 paid holidays observed Great working hours for work-life balance Duties/Responsibilities: Conducts medication assessments and crisis response to both new and existing clients. Develops individual service plans based upon assessment data and provides therapeutic interventions as necessary to include the provision of on-going medication management services. Provides consultation and health education to didgwalic Wellness Center staff, caregivers, and clients as it is relative to the treatment and medication needs of the clients. Maintains documentation of services including patient service plans, progress notes, medication informed consent, treatment plan reviews, and all other required information with didgwalic Wellness Center, federal, and state compliance standards.  Interprets diagnostic or laboratory tests such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), renal functioning tests, and medication serum levels. Writes prescriptions for psychotropic medications as state and federal regulations allow. Provides medical services including taking a history and physical examination of the patients for the opioid treatment program and performs appropriate follow-up visits. Accurately and efficiently monitors daily doses of Methadone/Buprenorphine (Suboxone/Subutex) or other medications appropriate for the treatment of opioid use disorder. Provides outpatient detoxification and treatment services to persons addicted to opioids.  Meets regularly with Mental Health and SUDP Counselors to identify and coordinate optimum treatment plans for enrolled clients. Collaborates with consulting Psychiatrists as necessary to establish ongoing care of complex patient scenarios. Develops practice protocols for mental health problems based on review and evaluation of published research. Provides general health counseling services under the supervision of the Associate Medical Director and follows the progress of patients. Makes appropriate records of findings during examinations. Monitors organization-wide performance improvement activities as a member of the clinic medical team and participate in staff meetings and/or consultations as requested. Other duties as assigned by the Lead Medical Provider.  QualificationsRequired Skills/Abilities:  Knowledge of the etiology of serious mental illness, developmental, and substance abuse disorders and their treatment by a variety of appropriate therapeutic interventions including psychopharmacology, nursing practice and medical evaluation, and physical diseases and their treatment.  Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Knowledge of community resources and networking techniques, and of psychiatric and medical emergency stabilization.  Good empathy, as well as personal and ethical boundaries.  Excellent attention to detail and ability to balance competing priorities. Ability to work in a cross-culture environment, understands the social and cultural context of the patients at the didgwalic Wellness Center. Understands the role of trauma, historical, community, family, and personal experience in wellness and recovery.  Understands and adheres to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR part 2).  Effective communication; written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution. Basic computer and software experience using MS Office products. Education and Experience: Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program required. Must be Licensed Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) in good standing with the state of Washington. 5 years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner preferred.  Previous substance abuse treatment and/or primary care experience preferred.  Physical Requirements:  Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Prolonged periods of standing and bending.