Critical Tasks

Provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management and annual psychiatric updates to adults (see employee training and licensure)
Provides consultation and clinical leadership for all members of the adult clinical team
Works in collaboration with the client Primary Care Provider on shared clients in order to facilitate a whole health approach
Maintains documentation in client medical record per licensure and JFCS requirements
Order labs per standard of practice as medically necessary when prescribing medication
Obtain medical informed consent from clients or (guardians where stipulated) when prescribing medication
Maintains professional communication for purposes of coordination of client care with other agencies, PCPs, hospitals, EDs and/or urgent cares
Practices in a manner that is in accordance with current ethical standards and promotes a positive public image for JFCS and the profession
Will practice in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and the professional standards

Key Performance Indicators

Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary SMI team environment to coordinate care on behalf of clients
Provide clinical guidance to multidisciplinary SMI team during daily morning meeting
Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills with clients
Has the ability to tailor their communication to fit the needs of diverse populations
Demonstrated ability to identify barriers and challenges to care and ability to resolve these barriers/challenges in a positive, culturally appropriate solution focused manner
Provides a positive experience for clients when providing services
Works closely with their chief medical officer when treating complex clients including court ordered and high risk individuals.

Metrics

Maintains productivity standards as established by JFCS
Documents in the medical record all services provided within 24 – 48 hours
Completes documentation of informed consent when prescribing psychiatric medication 95% of the time
Completes judicial reviews, renewals and amendments when required for court ordered treatment
Monitors visit adherence for assigned individuals on court ordered treatment
Responds timely in terms of SMI crisis client, especially where court ordered treatment exists
Orders labs per standard of practice 95% of the time
Sees clients within half hour of their arrival for scheduled appointment time 90% of the time

Qualifications

PMHNP by Arizona Nursing Board
License must be current and in good standing to practice in Arizona
Required full prescription authority and maintain current DEA licensure
Required NPI designation
Minimum of 2 years’ experience operating in a behavioral health setting or demonstrated equivalent experience
Level 1 fingerprint card without restrictions
Reliable transportation, meet agency requirements for Motor Vehicle Record Report
Valid Arizona Driver’s License/auto insurance
Ability to utilize an electronic medical record and utilize telehealth platform to conduct virtual visits if clinically indicated
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job including prolonged sitting and in certain positions driving, lifting 20lbs, walking, standing and executing dexterity with a keyboard or smart pad.

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (SMI)