Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Pgm/Dept: Supported Independent Living / Outpatient Case Management

Reports to:          Program Director

Classification: Regular, Part-Time, FLSA Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $76.92 - $95.00 per hour DOE

Location: Oakland, CA 94612

Hours of Operation: Mondays-Fridays 8:30 am-5:00 pm

Shift Availability: 1 days per week

About Us: Bonita House, Inc. (BHI) is a nonprofit mental health agency with multiple sites in Alameda County and an operating budget of $14.5 million. Founded in 1971, BHI provides social rehabilitation including a full range of Medi-Cal services to adults with co-occurring serious mental health and substance use disorders.

Our Mission: To empower people living with mental health and co-occurring substance use challenges to achieve recovery, self-sufficiency, and deeply connected, meaningful lives within their communities.

Our Values: Compassion: Committed to caring, dignity and kindness. Respect: Honor each individual and provide highly ethical services. Progress: Leading the way in creating opportunities to change for the better. Resilience: Channeling hope, building strengths to successfully recover, adapt and grow. Embracing Differences: Honor and celebrate our diverse communities and individual uniqueness.

Position Summary:

As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides psychiatric and medical evaluation and treatment. This includes diagnostic evaluations, assessments, medication management, psychotherapy, crisis therapy, health care screening and preventative/health maintenance services, and other services. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will serve in a furnishing role. 

Qualifications:  

Required:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program, valid California Registered Nurse license and Nurse Practitioner certificate, valid DEA registration, and valid California Furnishing Number
• Board certification by ANCC as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; alternatively, board certification from ANCC or AANP as an Adult, Adult-Gerontology, or Family Nurse Practitioner with at least two years of experience with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness as a registered nurse or nurse practitioner;
• Active malpractice insurance
• Active BLS for Healthcare Providers certification
• Strong clinical skills and experience providing integrated treatment to persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and co-occurring substance use disorders
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and sensitively provide care to people from different cultural groups
• Knowledgeable about the needs of the population of individuals served by the program and excellent engagement and communication skills with individuals with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders
• Strong written and oral English skills; additional language capabilities a plus
• Must be able to meet Immigration Reform Act of 1986 requirements
• Must have a valid California Driver License, a driving record acceptable by the Agency’s insurance company, proof of personal vehicle insurance, and willingness to travel throughout the county to provide services

KPIs: 

1.      Provide 4 direct service hours of medication management and psychotherapy services per 8 hours worked 

2.      Provide access to psychiatric evaluation and treatment within 2 business days of a crisis and within 5 business days for routine care for 90% of requests.

3.      In collaboration with other Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner staff, contribute to 1+ point reduction in ANSA score for 2 or more measures in Life Domain Functioning, Behavioral Health Needs, and/or Risk Behavior within 12 months of patient engagement in medication management services (first visit) for 50% or more of patients

Essential Functions/Skills:

• Assess, diagnose, treat, appropriately monitor, and educate individuals with psychiatric and substance use disorders.
• Knowledge and effective use of ICD and DSM diagnoses.
• Collaborate with primary care and specialty providers for comprehensive whole-person care.
• Provide crisis assessment and manage level of risk for patients in distress and be available for occasional on-call phone support after hours.
• Effective use of technology and ability to provide care to patients in numerous care settings, including office, field, patient homes, and via phone and teleconferencing technology.
• Coordinate with and provide consultation to a multidisciplinary team for optimal patient care.
• Document care in Bonita House Inc.’s electronic medical record according to Medicare and Medi-Cal standards in a timely manner according to agency guidelines.
• Submit written reports and oral testimony and presentation of opinion in commitment and other legal proceedings and in a wide range of treatment, rehabilitative, and support services matters (e.g., Social Security applications, prior authorization of medications, etc.)
• Assist the Program Director and key clinical staff in the administration of the clinical program.
• Train staff in the knowledge and skills basic to the integrated and stage-based treatment of severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring severe substance use disorders.
• Provide vacation/leave of absence clinical coverage for other providers.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and collaborate with Quality Assurance staff to ensure all documentation meets county, state, federal, and payor standards.
• Participate in biweekly supervision with Integrated Behavioral Health Care Services Director and Supervising Physician.
• Precept trainees as directed by supervisor.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Work environment/Physical demands:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, in accordance with applicable laws.

Physical Activity:

The position requires periods of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the workday. Employees may be required to move between offices, program spaces, and meeting areas, including navigating stairs.

Lifting & Carrying:

Must be able to lift, carry, or move items up to 15 pounds on an occasional basis.

Manual Dexterity & Communication:

Requires the ability to operate a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment; to talk and hear in person and by telephone; and to read printed and digital materials.

Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office or community-based setting with standard lighting, temperature, and noise levels. Some positions may require travel between locations as part of regular duties.

Travel required:

This position requires regular travel to multiple agency and partner locations within the Bay Area. Employees must have reliable transportation and the ability to reach designated sites within reasonable travel times.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

EEO Statement: Bonita House provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.