Advanced Practice Provider

Since 1967, Damar Services, Inc has been recognized in central Indiana as one of the largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of specialty behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. Damar’s service array includes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) clinics, residential and group home operations, intensive behavioral interventions, diagnostic and evaluation services, community-based services for child welfare and juvenile justice-involved children and families, and primary and outpatient behavioral healthcare services, serving more than 1,500 individuals each day.

About the role

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be part of a multi-disciplinary team in an integrated care setting, collaborating with psychiatrists, clinicians, physicians, nursing staff, and community health workers. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality healthcare to Damar Health Services' patients at the health clinic and on the residential campus, assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients of all ages and abilities, and managing a wide variety of medications.

The APP will see patients at Damar Health Services Clinic, located at 2000 Wernle Rd. in Richmond, IN.

Responsibilities

• Ensures health-related procedures and policies are followed accurately throughout all program lines within Damar Services, Inc.
• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team, providing and receiving clinical and medical information from Damar and contracted physicians.
• Maintains on-call availability as needed.
• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats individuals of all ages at both Damar Health Services and on Damar’s residential campus.
• Uses a full range of therapeutic skills, including the prescription of psychotropic medications to treat individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Provides primary care, medication management, and consultation services to both Damar residential and Damar Health Services patients.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests.
• Conducts training for health services staff as needed.
• Establishes and maintains clinic hours to meet the needs of Damar’s residential and Damar Health Services patients.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities to provide the most relevant, compassionate, and up-to-date care to all Damar patients.
• Collaborates with internal and external medical providers to ensure patient continuity of care.
• Takes pride and ownership in Damar’s facilities and assigned work areas.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Handbook and Damar Operational Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Contributes to policy development, quality improvement, and practice evaluation.
• Ensures clinical outcomes are met.
• Oversees patient health records and ensures recordkeeping in compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory standards.
• Maintains adequate and timely documentation of patient health records.
• Seeks the best use of materials, equipment, and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensures all activities, services, and programs are conducted in a manner sensitive to and respectful of cultural and ethnic diversity for all Damar patients.

Requirements

• MSN as a Nurse Practitioner or MPA and NCCPA certification as a Physician Assistant in the state of Indiana.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Indiana required.
• DEA registration for schedules II-V required.
• CPR certification required.
• Proficiency in medical instruments and equipment.
• Trauma-informed care and de-escalation training.
• Minimum age of 21 per licensure requirements.
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar Programs as detailed in policy 1.HR.02 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with a variety of ages preferred.
• Experience serving individuals with developmental disabilities and knowledge of current trends and research in the use of psychotropic medications with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options.
• 401(k) Plan Participation for retirement savings.
• Damar-provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance options.
• Paid Holiday plan (eligible holidays paid).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plan for rest and relaxation.
• Up to $3,000 a year in Tuition Assistance for additional schooling.