Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

SUMMARY

DUTIES

• Provide behavioral health services within the scope and practice as defined by the Illinois Nurses Association's Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners.
• Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate an effective and efficient treatment program that will appropriately meet the needs of patients utilizing best care practices, industry standards, organizational guidelines, appropriate accreditation standards, and applicable federal laws, including HIPAA.
• Obtain comprehensive health histories, perform or request special diagnostic and laboratory tests, interpret test results, and develop comprehensive psychiatric treatment plans.
• Provide mental health assessments, diagnosis, and treatment plans in identified areas; provide medication management for patients; and maintain appropriate health records.
• Prescribe pharmaceutical therapy consistent with medical evaluation, treatment plan and current standards of practice.
• Refer clients for more specialized or inpatient interventions as clinical situations dictate.
• Participate in a team management approach to patient care/treatment.
• Maintain appropriate files; develop and follow through on treatment plans within organizational guidelines.
• Maintain quality care through participation in peer review, policy development and quality improvement programs.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of clinical and counseling services, including all necessary billing information.
• Ensure accurate and consistent use of encounter forms for all client contacts with behavioral health providers to ensure accurate billing of third party resources.
• Maintain and update professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, staff meetings, workshops and serving on special committees.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience assessing and providing medication management for patients with behavioral health disorders in a psychiatric or primary care setting.
• Experience with adults, adolescents and children preferred.
• Working knowledge and experience assessing and treating adults/adolescents with alcohol and other drug abuse/dependence.
• Expert clinical judgment and the ability to be self-directed and demonstrate initiative in an expanded role.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Effective oral and written communication with staff, patients and community providers.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Certified as PMHNP.
• State of Illinois Board of APRN License.
• Registered with the State of Illinois and DEA for prescription writing privileges.

BENEFITS

• Employee Benefits offered to Fulltime Staff:
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Supplemental Benefits.
• Life Insurance (Provided by the company).

PAY RANGE

$70,000 - $80,000 per year

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