Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) will provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management services at Arista Recovery. The PMHNP will work in coordination with the clinical team to provide psychiatric services to adult clients with substance abuse and behavioral health issues. This position will work in collaboration and report to the Medical Director.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Experience in delivering high-quality, client-centered care
• Able to document and navigate EHR independently
• Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with individuals involved in all aspects of programming
• Serves as a representative of Arista Recovery, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with Arista Recovery team members, clients, regulators and members of the public
• Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary team
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general and professional documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Ability to foster teamwork; train and direct the work of team members and colleagues
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work productively and make independent decisions.
• Responsible for providing psychiatric services to clients in a variety of clinical settings during scheduled hours. The scope of services includes psychiatric evaluations and medication management services.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat adults experiencing symptoms of a substance abuse disorder.
• Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement and the state’s Nurse Practice Act.
• Collaborate with therapist, 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.
• 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 best practice
• Collaborate with family 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)
• Respond to client emergencies
• 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 accurate and thorough records
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Provides teaching and education to clinical staff, if requested.
• Follow all procedures and protocols as per Arista Recovery policy, federal and state regulations, and 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.

Competencies:  

The work consists of the practical application of a variety of healthcare concepts, practices and specialized techniques relating to nursing management. Assignments typically involve evaluation and interpretation of factors, conditions, or unusual circumstances, inspecting, obtaining urine specimen, Suicide Risk & Prevention or evaluating compliance with established standards or criteria.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required License(s)/Certification(s):

• 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).
• Must have a valid DEA number and unrestricted DEA license.
• A state-issued Controlled Substance Registration (CSR).
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date

Education/Experience/Qualification:

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nursing with focus on Psychiatric nursing
• Graduation from a state-certified advance practice program specializing in psychiatry/mental health.
• 1-2 years providing direct client care to persons receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders/SUDs
• Ability to work with adult populations.
• No suspension/exclusion/debarment from participation in federal health care programs (e.g. Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP)
• Maintain credentials and licensure with all major insurance companies and licensing boards with the assistance of Provident credentialing staff.