Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Job DetailsJob LocationClio - Clio, MIPosition TypeFull TimePosition Summary As a member of the Behavioral Health team, this position is responsible for providing clinical and behavioral health care to patients of HCHN.
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management services at HCHN.
Although a contracted position, providers must understand and support the vision and mission of HCHN.
Understands that employment is contingent upon adherence to HCHN policies and procedures, TJC, OSHA, and HIPAA rules and regulations - related codes and laws.
General Responsibilities Performs medical examinations, diagnoses illnesses, and treats patients in accordance with their medical and mental health needs.
Works in collaboration with behavioral health staff to coordinate client care, and assist with insurance pre-authorization and caseload management.
Assess, diagnose, and treat adults, adolescents, and children experiencing symptoms of behavioral health disorders.
Prescribes, recommends or discontinues drugs and treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement.
Collaborates 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.
Counsels clients during appointments, as necessary.
Designs/participate in the development of individualized treatment plans, incorporating best and leading practices into treatment interventions.
Examines or orders laboratory or diagnostic tests for clients to provide information on general physical conditions and behavioral health disorders.
Collaborate with guardians, relatives, and significant others on clients conditions and treatment when clinically appropriate Prepares and submits assessments, progress notes, reports, and summaries to entities/agencies (funders, insurance companies, etc.
) as required Responsible for making independent decisions based on protocols developed utilizing national guidelines for treatment interventions Follows all procedures and protocols as per HCHN policy, federal and state regulations, and standard practice, and in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement.
Advised patients on good health practices.
Ensures patients receive educational materials that pertain to their patient's health needs.
Regularly advises the management team on issues regarding operations and patient care including staffing, data collection and interpretation clinic flow, appointment systems, client recall process, ancillary services, and customer satisfaction.
Participates in the effectiveness review of the clinical operation activities which includes but is not limited to, patient flow, laboratory services, x-ray services, pharmacy services, referrals, and all other activities within the clinics.
Participates in management and clinical reviews directed by BHCDA, PHS Region V.
, State of Michigan FIA, Michigan Department of Community Health, and any other applicable Federal, State, or Local regulatory agencies.
In accordance with grant requirements, adheres with the HCHN Health Care Plan as evidenced by compliance with the standards within the plan.
Participates in community and organizational activities designed to modify community health-seeking behavior, epidemiology, and community health care needs.
Active participant in HCHNs Performance Improvement Process, Providers meeting, and other committees as scheduled.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience Licensed as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to practice medicine in the State of Michigan.
Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH) and/or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Comprehensive knowledge of all phases of health care delivery, as well as the theory and practice of organizational management, preferably in health care and/or not-for-profit environment.
QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
Meets all attendance and punctuality requirements to ensure proper coverage and quality service.
Professional and appropriate dress as required by the position.
Demonstrates an ability to resolve interpersonal and professional conflicts appropriately.
Ability to formulate decisions and make judgments that are demanding and interpretative.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with the CEO, other members of the Management Team, Board, business associates, and community groups.
Effectively and efficiently complete all paperwork requirements for billing and medical records compliance.
Strong oral and written communication and presentational skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, to deal with a diverse group of patients, staff, customers, and community groups effectively and tactfully.
General computer proficiency.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds.
Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range.
At times, may require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Clinical office space.
May be exposed to communicable diseases.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
We are an EEO employer, and all hiring practices and other terms and conditions of employment shall be maintained and conducted in a manner that ensures compliance with all applicable federal laws.
Recommended Skills Assessments Behavioral Medicine Billing Clinical Works Communication Community Health Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management services at HCHN.
Although a contracted position, providers must understand and support the vision and mission of HCHN.
Understands that employment is contingent upon adherence to HCHN policies and procedures, TJC, OSHA, and HIPAA rules and regulations - related codes and laws.
General Responsibilities Performs medical examinations, diagnoses illnesses, and treats patients in accordance with their medical and mental health needs.
Works in collaboration with behavioral health staff to coordinate client care, and assist with insurance pre-authorization and caseload management.
Assess, diagnose, and treat adults, adolescents, and children experiencing symptoms of behavioral health disorders.
Prescribes, recommends or discontinues drugs and treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement.
Collaborates 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.
Counsels clients during appointments, as necessary.
Designs/participate in the development of individualized treatment plans, incorporating best and leading practices into treatment interventions.
Examines or orders laboratory or diagnostic tests for clients to provide information on general physical conditions and behavioral health disorders.
Collaborate with guardians, relatives, and significant others on clients conditions and treatment when clinically appropriate Prepares and submits assessments, progress notes, reports, and summaries to entities/agencies (funders, insurance companies, etc.
) as required Responsible for making independent decisions based on protocols developed utilizing national guidelines for treatment interventions Follows all procedures and protocols as per HCHN policy, federal and state regulations, and standard practice, and in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement.
Advised patients on good health practices.
Ensures patients receive educational materials that pertain to their patient's health needs.
Regularly advises the management team on issues regarding operations and patient care including staffing, data collection and interpretation clinic flow, appointment systems, client recall process, ancillary services, and customer satisfaction.
Participates in the effectiveness review of the clinical operation activities which includes but is not limited to, patient flow, laboratory services, x-ray services, pharmacy services, referrals, and all other activities within the clinics.
Participates in management and clinical reviews directed by BHCDA, PHS Region V.
, State of Michigan FIA, Michigan Department of Community Health, and any other applicable Federal, State, or Local regulatory agencies.
In accordance with grant requirements, adheres with the HCHN Health Care Plan as evidenced by compliance with the standards within the plan.
Participates in community and organizational activities designed to modify community health-seeking behavior, epidemiology, and community health care needs.
Active participant in HCHNs Performance Improvement Process, Providers meeting, and other committees as scheduled.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience Licensed as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to practice medicine in the State of Michigan.
Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH) and/or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Comprehensive knowledge of all phases of health care delivery, as well as the theory and practice of organizational management, preferably in health care and/or not-for-profit environment.
QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
Meets all attendance and punctuality requirements to ensure proper coverage and quality service.
Professional and appropriate dress as required by the position.
Demonstrates an ability to resolve interpersonal and professional conflicts appropriately.
Ability to formulate decisions and make judgments that are demanding and interpretative.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with the CEO, other members of the Management Team, Board, business associates, and community groups.
Effectively and efficiently complete all paperwork requirements for billing and medical records compliance.
Strong oral and written communication and presentational skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, to deal with a diverse group of patients, staff, customers, and community groups effectively and tactfully.
General computer proficiency.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds.
Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range.
At times, may require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Clinical office space.
May be exposed to communicable diseases.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
We are an EEO employer, and all hiring practices and other terms and conditions of employment shall be maintained and conducted in a manner that ensures compliance with all applicable federal laws.
Recommended Skills Assessments Behavioral Medicine Billing Clinical Works Communication Community Health Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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