Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Covenant Family Solutions · Cedar Falls, IA · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Provides high quality medication management services to clients while working effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team of professionals. Position requires strong assessment, treating and managing the mental health needs of our clients.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations to assess client's mental health conditions.
- Formulate accurate diagnoses and treatment plans based on clinical assessment, history, and client input.
- Assess client for suicide and other self-harm.
- Assist in managing psychiatric crises, providing support to patients in crisis situations.
- Collaborate with emergency services as needed for patient safety.
- Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, monitoring their efficacy and side effects.
- Educate clients about medication compliance and potential risks.
- Administer evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or dialectical-behavior therapy, as appropriate.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to coordinate client care.
- Provide client education on mental health conditions, medication management, coping strategies, and wellness.
- Utilize CFS's Electronic Health Record and all web-based programs which would include prescribing medication.
- Complete the necessary prior authorization paperwork for insurance companies.
- Complete lab orders.
- Complete external paperwork as needed for the client's care, such as FMLA, referral, disability and etc.
- Participate in networking efforts and community engagement.
- Seeks out supervision and case consultation as needed.
- Maintain professional liability coverage throughout employment.
- Address any concerns or questions patients may have regarding their treatment.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Submit billing and coding information in a timely and accurate manner.
- Stay current with the latest developments in psychiatric care, treatments, and best practices.
- Take and record vital signs; blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, weight and height as needed.
- Dedication to promoting and upholding the organizations' purpose, promises and values.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing.
- Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) through the ANCC.
Skills
- Accept and utilize Covenant Family Solutions' mission as a guideline for delivering services.
- Proficiency in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently with attention to detail.
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