Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Description: The role of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is to assess, diagnose and treat the mental health needs of patients.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with staff Psychiatrist and/or Medical Director regarding patient care.
• Work collaboratively in a team-based environment with other mental health clinicians, staff, and primary care providers
• Assess patients by conducting evaluations
• Analyze data and results of screening tools to assist in diagnosing patients and evaluating treatment response
• Diagnose mental health disorders, provide recommendations for treatment, and prescribe medications when indicated
• Provide follow-up for monitoring symptoms and treatment response
• Monitor for medication side effects
• Collaborate with patients in developing treatment plans that address their mental health concerns and psychosocial needs
• Collaborate with patients in creating safety plans
• Routinely assess patient safety and refer to higher level of care when indicated
• Provide crisis intervention as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and case managers in the practice to monitor symptoms and address whole-patients’ needs
• Collaborate with outside physicians, therapists, service coordinators, and/or other clinical professionals to address treatment goals, clinical progress, and other patient needs
• Gather and maintain patient information and records in the EMR, including medical history, medication history, and psychosocial history obtained from patients
• Gather information from primary supports and/or other professionals when clinically indicated or requested by patients
• Provide information to family/primary supports when requested by patients and make sure an ROI has been signed
• Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner
• Participate in weekly Collaborative Care team meetings
• Collaborate with PCPs and Collaborative Care Manager to assist in management of mental health disorders treated in the primary care clinic
• Improve staff competence by providing training and education regarding the interrelationship between psychiatric disorders, physical illness, psychosocial concerns, and medications
• Keep up to date on clinical care by participating in continuing medical educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations

Qualifications

Licensure and Clearances:

• Active and unrestricted full licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the state of Pennsylvania
• Successful passing of Child Abuse and FBI Clearances.

Requirements:

• Experience working in, or providing administrative support for, an IOP or PHP program
• Knowledge and experience working with Medicaid (CCBH) in Allegheny County, PA
• Collaborative leadership style
• LGBTQIA cultural competency
• Need to be culturally competent while working, including being gender sensitive and pronoun aware
• Completely understand the healthcare privacy laws as outlined in HIPAA
• Punctuality and impeccable attendance
• Ability to work in a fast paced and, at times, excited atmosphere
• Ability to multi-task