Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Position in West Phoenix- SMI - 51st Ave/Camelback

About the role

The PMHNP serves as an active member of the site clinical team working collaboratively on the delivery of clinical care. Provides direct psychiatric care of assigned clients and program activities, facilitates team work for outpatient services, conducts psychiatric evaluations and medication monitoring and individual treatment and case consultation of patients. Participates in program evaluation procedures and professional record keeping, and makes referrals appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial psychiatric assessments, progress notes, annual psychiatric updates, family interventions.
• Develops differential diagnostic assessments, assessments of capacity for consent to treatment, risk assessments, patient education, and progress towards treatment goals including medical, psychological, social, behavioral and developmental aspects of the member’s situation.
• Orders follow-up blood levels and other lab tests according to standard medical practice, obtains a past and current medical history.
• Initiates contact with PCP, ED clinicians, and therapists according to established guidelines, to provide whole health integrated care.
• Provides psychopharmacological treatment in alignment with patient’s treatment plan; appropriate follow-up of patient’s symptoms and response to medications, including side effects. Utilizes appropriate medication based on best practices, in addition to appropriately completing required documentation for preauthorization of pharmacy services.
• Completes medication education and informed consent.
• Routinely assesses patient’s need for ACT services, using explicit criteria to determine need to transfer to less intensive services.
• Assesses patient’s needs and guides the clinical team while managing crisis and treatment plan updates.
• Collaborates with nurses and medical assistants.
• Educates non-medical staff on psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications, their side effects, and health-related conditions.
• Provides psychiatric back-up to the program after-hours and weekends on a rotating basis with other psychiatric care providers who share on-call; will have access to consumers’ current status and medical records/current medications.

Requirements

• Post MSN: $135K- $150K; Dual Certified FNP/PMHNP: $148K-$155K; DNP: $158K-$160K (Depending on Years of Experience)

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Arizona RN license.
• Current DEA prescription renewal.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience in psychiatric nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric medications and treatment protocols.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems.

Benefits & Wellness

• Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families.
• Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia.
• Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support.
• 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year.
• Floating Holiday each calendar year.
• Wellness program.
• Pet Insurance.
• Group life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family.
• Personal and family mental and physical health access.
• Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs.
• Tuition discounts with GCU and The University of Phoenix.
• Working Advantage - Employee perks and discounts.
• Gym memberships.
• Car rentals.
• Flights, hotels, movies and more.