Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Bilingual

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner BilingualHot JobDesert Mission Health Center - Phoenix, AZ 85020OverviewSalary Range $165,211.95 - $202,000.00 Position Type Full TimeDescription** Bilingual (Spanish) preferred**Neighborhood Outreach Access To Health (NOAH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers comprehensive, integrated, and affordable healthcare services to people in need. We serve over 40,000 neighbors with a variety of services, including medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition, preventive health, eligibility assistance, and health education programs.At NOAH, we are dedicated to promoting the overall wellness of our employees by fostering a supportive and balanced work environment. We understand the importance of physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and we strive to create a workplace where our team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in making a difference in our community while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career.Job Summary:The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) will provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management services. The PMHNP will work in coordination with outpatient Behavioral Health services to provide psychiatric services to adult and youth clients with behavioral health issues.Duties/Responsibilities:Responsible for providing psychiatric services to clients in a variety of clinical settings during scheduled hours. Scope of services includes outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management services.Assess, diagnose, and treat adults, adolescents, and children experiencing symptoms of behavioral health disorders.Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disordersCollaborate with counselors, social workers, or other treatment team members to coordinate client care.Responsible for timely and accurate completion of medical records, including assessment, treatment plan, progress notes, outcome measures, and billing entries.Counsel clients during appointments, as necessary.Design/participate in the development of individualized treatment plans, incorporating best and leading practices into treatment interventions.Examine or order laboratory or diagnostic tests for clients to provide information on general physical condition and mental disorders.Collaborate with guardians, relatives, and significant others on client's conditions and treatment when clinically appropriate.Prepare and submit assessments, progress notes, reports, and summaries to entities/agencies (funders, insurance companies, etc.) as required.Return calls and emails promptly (within 24 hours of receipt or sooner if clinically necessary)Responsible for making independent decisions based on protocols developed utilizing national guidelines for treatment interventions.Responsible for maintaining customer relations with all agency staff and clients.Maintain medical records and submit at least 10% of records to the supervising Psychiatrist for biweekly reviewRecords all services performed for accurate billing for services provided in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, as well as payor rules and regulations. Submits billing documents in a timely fashion.Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Provides teaching and education to clinical staff, if requested.Follow all procedures and protocols as per NOAH policy, federal and state regulations, standard practice.Actively participate in all agency and department education, training, and in-services to confirm understanding of new information or changes to established clinical policies and procedures.Attends, participates, and/or assists in meetings, trainings, community outreach activities, continuing education opportunities, and other activities as required.Performs other related duties as assigned.QualificationsEducation and Experience:Required:Master's or Doctorate Degree in Nursing with focus on Psychiatric nursingGraduation from a state-certified advance practice program specializing in psychiatry/mental health1-2 years providing direct client care to persons receiving treatment for psychiatric disordersAbility to work with both adult and youth/ child populationsPreferred:3+ years of experience as a psychiatric providerExperience with telemedicineLicense/Certifications:Must be certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)An unrestricted license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the state of ArizonaMust have a valid DEA number and unrestricted DEA license in ArizonaA state-issued Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) in ArizonaRegistration with the state Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) where direct services will be provided.No suspension/exclusion/debarment from participation in federal health care programs (e.g. Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP)Maintain credentials and licensure.Other Requirements:New Hires are required to pass pre-employment background check and drug testing (effective 11/1/2022).Current Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card or must pass fingerprint clearance within 7 days following hire.Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)