Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

POSITION SUMMARY:The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) serves as the primary psychiatric provider for the Mobile Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program. This position is responsible for psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), induction services, psychotropic medication management, supportive medication management, and ongoing psychiatric follow-up care.The PMHNP functions as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team and works collaboratively with the Supervising Psychiatrist, RN Program Coordinator, Admissions Therapist, LPN, Case Manager/Appointment Specialist, and Peer Induction Specialists to provide comprehensive, recovery-oriented treatment services for individuals experiencing opioid use disorder and co-occurring behavioral health conditions.Services may be provided through a combination of office-based visits, telehealth services, and community-based treatment coordination.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.Complete diagnostic assessments.Evaluate substance use history and treatment needs.Assess risk factors including overdose risk, relapse risk, and psychiatric stability.Develop individualized treatment recommendations.Initiate and manage MAT services.Conduct buprenorphine inductions and stabilization protocols.Monitor response to treatment.Adjust treatment plans based on clinical response.Monitor medication adherence and effectiveness.Address withdrawal symptoms and craving management.Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications when clinically indicated.Prescribe supportive medications according to program protocols.Review medication effectiveness, side effects, and adherence.Review medication safety and diversion concerns.Provide medication education to clients.Review urine drug screening results.Monitor treatment progress and recovery goals.Identify concerns requiring higher levels of care.Coordinate relapse intervention planning when appropriate.Assess ongoing treatment engagement and retention.Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.Collaborate with nursing staff, case management, admissions, and peer services.Provide clinical recommendations regarding treatment progression.Assist with transition planning into long-term recovery services.Collaborate with the Supervising Psychiatrist regarding:Complex clinical casesDiagnostic clarificationMedication consultationHigh-risk clientsClinical quality improvementParticipate in case conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.Complete psychiatric evaluations in a timely manner.Complete medication management documentation.Maintain accurate clinical records in the electronic health record.Complete required regulatory and program documentation.Support implementation of Mobile MAT policies and procedures.Participate in quality improvement initiatives.Maintain compliance with regulatory standards.Embrace and embody the Mission Statement, Guiding Principles, Clinical Vision, and Goals of WestCare Foundation.Perform other duties as assigned.ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:Experience and Competencies:Excellent clinical assessment skills.Strong psychiatric diagnostic abilities.Must hold and maintain an active Drivers LicenseKnowledge of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).Knowledge of substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders.Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.Excellent communication skills.Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment.Professional appearance and demeanor.Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.Strong organizational and documentation skills.Proficiency with telehealth technology and electronic health records.Demonstrated knowledge of theoretical and practical concepts of individual, group and family behaviorDemonstrated ability to deal with crisis situationsKnowledge to deal with difficult peopleDemonstrated ability to handle a client concern/grievance according to agency protocol.Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, external partners, and regulatory agenciesDemonstrated ability to manage change and achieve resultsDemonstrated ability to expedite a voluminous flow of detailed workDemonstrated ability to prepare clear and precise reportsDemonstrated ability to follow and interpret instructionsDemonstrated ability to appropriately and efficiently identify, prioritize and follow through on assignmentsMaintains confidential files and recordsWorking knowledge of behavioral health terminologyKnowledge of WestCare Mission, goals and valuesKnowledge of Incident ReportingKnowledge of HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and ConfidentialityFamiliarity with WestCare services and programsUnderstanding of issues related to individuals with varied identities in prevention, intervention and treatment.Understands that individuals with distinct community backgrounds, have different perceptions of healthDemonstrates respect for individuals with varied identities when conducting assessments, developing Wellness and Recovery Plans, and providing servicesUnderstands that individuals with distinct community backgrounds define and perceive family and its importance differentlyDemonstrates ability to work effectively with individuals with distinct community backgroundsAbility to use trauma informed care principles including ensuring consumer safety, preventing/avoiding re-traumatization, maximizing trustworthiness, enhancing consumer choice, maximizing collaboration, and emphasizing empowermentAbility to identify and describe key signs, symptoms, impact and manifestations of traumaAware of the differences between trauma informed and trauma-specific servicesUnderstands the bidirectional relationships among substance use and mental disorders and traumaEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program requiredExperience in behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment preferred.Experience with Medication-Assisted Treatment preferred.Experience providing psychiatric evaluations and medication management preferred.Experience with telehealth services preferred.LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:Must hold and maintain an active Florida APRN license requiredBoard Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) requiredActive DEA Registration requiredActive NPI Number requiredAbility to obtain credentialing through WestCare and contracted payers.WORKING CONDITIONS:Work is performed in professional office settings, telehealth environments, and community-based treatment settings.Occasional travel may be required.Flexible scheduling may be required to support client needs and program operations.ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation:PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Requires mobility and physical activity: Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office, residential, or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to 10 pounds. Use of computer and telephone systems is required which includes coordination of eye and hand, and fine manipulation by the hands (typing, writing, and working with files). Requires the ability to defend oneself and clients in physically abusive situations using approved physical de-escalation techniques.Requires talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is required to impart oral information to employees, clients, patients, and the public, and in those activities in which the employee is required to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.Requires hearing: Hearing is required to receive and communicate detailed information through oral communication.Requires seeing: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and at distance. This factor is required to complete paperwork for many of the employee’s essential job functions and to observe client behavior and activities in and out of the facility.The normal work routine involves no exposure to human blood, body fluids or tissues. However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee.MENTAL DEMANDS:Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions.Requires the ability to work and cooperate with clients, co-workers, managers, the public and employees at all levels to exchange ideas, information, instructions, and opinions.Requires the ability to work under stress and in emotionally charged settings.The ability to defend oneself and clients in mentally/verbally abusive situations using approved mental/verbal de-escalation techniques. #J-18808-Ljbffr