Mental Health Provider (Psychiatric PA or NP) - Buffalo Grove, IL

Responsibilities Provide psychiatric care, including evaluations, follow ups, and urgent and emergent consultations to individuals with mental health needs. Document and navigate EHR independently. Maintain strict client confidentiality. Participate in the creation of an individualized treatment plan after discussing the case with the mental health care team, collecting and reviewing psychosocial data, medical history, nursing assessment, and other pertinent information. Evaluate patients for the need for a higher level of care, including hospitalization. Provide patient education, specifically around issues related to medications and treatment adherence, and aftercare services. Work closely with supervising physician to ensure improved patient outcomes and high-quality care. Diagnose and treat patients from different backgrounds/diverse backgrounds in a respectful manner. Document and navigate EHR independently and in a timely manner. Work collaboratively with clinical leadership, billing, and compliance to ensure accurate and appropriate documentation. Qualifications Must hold current license/registration to practice. Must have Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion. Ability to maintain highly confidential information. Experience working with adult and/or child and adolescent populations. Working Conditions Standard office environment with occasional travel to client locations. May involve evening or weekend hours to accommodate client schedules. Potential exposure to stressful situations and emergency scenarios. Physical Requirements Ability to sit for 3-4 hours at a time between patient care and documentation. Fine finger coordination required for typing, pressing objects such as utilizing laptop/mouse for documentation purposes. Ability to speak clearly with patients and team members so others can understand. Ability to hear and understand others when speaking. Ability to view computer screen monitor, small objects few feet away. Ability to act and move quickly in emergency situations involving patient care. Compensation and Benefits Competitive compensation. Estimated earnings: $140,000.00 - $150,000.00. Flexible schedule. In-person and virtual patient visits. Comprehensive admin support (front office, accounting, finance, payroll, HR, etc). Professional development opportunities. Clinical community, support, and leadership. Medical, dental and vision benefits. Life insurance. Short and long-term disability. Paid vacation and holidays. Matching 401k plan. State of the art technology. Geode Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences of our workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr Geode Health of Texas, PLLC