Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE

Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health with consultation from the Lead Psychiatrist, the part-time (0.5 FTE) - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing supportive psychotherapy and medication management to clinic patients in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform comprehensive behavioral health assessments including evaluation, diagnosis (DSM), and treatment planning for all patients seen.
• Provide supportive psychotherapy and motivational interviewing as needed; Teach and counsel patient’s and family members regarding mental health diagnoses and treatment so that they can make informed decisions.
• Order and interpret laboratory test and diagnostic studies and take appropriate follow-up steps if immediate attention is required.
• Prescribe psychiatric medicine as necessary and appropriate in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Evaluate for common and acute chronic conditions and refer to primary care provider for on-going treatment.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists in establishing and reviewing drug and other medical guidelines. Review of guidelines will be done in a continuing manner but no less frequently than annually.
• Provide consultation to behavioral health nursing staff in order to maintain effective nursing practices.
• Ensure the completion of all required paperwork, records, and documentation.
• Cookordinate patient care by interacting with key providers within key departments including Primary Care, Family and Children, and Case Management Services.
• Maintain patient confidentiality consistent with current HIPAA regulations and WI and Federal regulations regarding mental health and substance abuse treatment

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Requires a Masters in Nursing and a minimum of five to seven years of related experience;
• Requires WI State License as an Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber and Board Certification as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.