ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE PRACTITIONER (APNP)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

This position serves as the Targeted Case Management (TCM/CCM) and Community Support Program (CSP) APNP and is responsible for psychiatric care/medication prescription of TCM/CCM and CSP participants while collaborating with the program Psychiatrist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing psychiatric evaluations of CSP participants after initial evaluation by the program Psychiatrist
• Complete initial intake for TCM/CCM participants and then provide ongoing psychiatric evaluation
• Prescribe medications and provide ongoing assertive medication management
• Pragmatically evaluates options and decides upon treatment course that will optimize safety and community success within situational limits
• Attend and participate in routine staffings with the Psychiatrist, nurses, supervisors, case managers, and other members of the CSP and TCM/CCMtreatment team while incorporating staff input regarding observations of participant behaviors and capabilities to assist with medication prescription
• Conduct clinical consultations on an as needed basis and participate in planned interventions
• Participate in treatment planning for participants as needed
• Document or dictate results of evaluations in a timely manner
• Order lab work, testing, or other procedures as needed
• Exhibit knowledge of evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing and trauma informed care
• Assist with some nursing duties as needed
• First shift work (8am-4pm), but position has flexible hours based on availability; Thursdays are required
• Other job-related duties that may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position

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