Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Role with Clinical Excellence

6 days ago


Lexington, Kentucky, United States Wayspring Full time
Wayspring's Vision for Addiction Recovery

We're a forward-thinking company that reimagines substance use disorder treatment. Our approach is centered around providing individualized care, guided by a peer-centered approach. We prioritize meeting patients' basic needs, such as access to care, economic stability, and connections to relationships and community. Then, we empower each person to find their path to wellness.

About the Job

We're seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team in delivering comprehensive care to patients enrolled in our Substance Use Disorder Home solution. As a key member of our multidisciplinary care team, you'll play a vital role in facilitating optimal patient outcomes. This position involves conducting virtual or in-person visits, collaborating with colleagues, and ensuring seamless coordination of patient care.

Responsibilities

* Provide direct patient care, working closely with Clinical Care Navigators, Primary Care Nurse Practitioners, and Therapists to develop effective treatment plans
* Conduct comprehensive health assessments and treatment planning, including history, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and physicals within our outpatient clinic
* Develop and implement substance use disorder treatment plans, including MAT where necessary
* Drive positive clinical outcomes through direct patient care and active collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team
* Participate in intakes, attend collaboration meetings, educational activities, internal rounds discussions, health plan correspondence, pharmacy correspondence, referral partner management, lab ordering, and member goal tracking
* Serve as the behavioral health clinical expert on the team during rounds, health plan client-facing meetings, or other areas where provider support is needed

Requirements and Qualifications

* Master's degree in nursing
* Board certification from the AANP or ANCC as a PMHNP with a minimum of one year experience in psychiatric and primary care or substance use treatment
* Passionate about helping the Medicaid population and individuals with substance use disorder
* Previous or current credentialing through Medicare, Medicaid, or other commercial insurance plans
* Holds and maintains an unrestricted DEA
* Willingness to stay current with all state and federal training requirements related to the prescribing of MAT
* Participates in after-hours team support rotation
* Must be able to participate in Medicaid and become credentialed with designated health plans
* Intermediate technology skills, including MS Office and EMR systems
* Strong and reliable home internet connection
* Extensive experience in behavioral health, preferably in the field of substance use disorders, interacting directly with patients and providers
* Experience in managed care for either behavioral health or medical case management is preferred
* Strong organizational and communication skills are a must; a background in motivational interviewing and health coaching techniques is preferred
* Ability to quickly identify problems and act to minimize the likelihood of adverse clinical outcomes, as well as comfortability in working with Medicaid populations
* Comfortable working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team to achieve optimal clinical outcomes for referred patients

Why Wayspring?

We're passionate about breaking barriers alongside those facing substance use disorder. Whether you're in the field or in our corporate office, our mission is felt, and your impact is recognized. There is no inner circle, and we all have a seat at the table. Leaders are accessible, and silos are avoided. We respect your craft and love to be challenged. We invest not only in our mission but in each other. Internal promotions and cross-departmental trainings are the norm – you grow, we grow. At Wayspring, we don't just see you as an employee; we see you as a whole person – with hobbies, pets, families, and lives outside of work. Our flexible schedule and flexible work environment options help you create and maintain the work-life balance you need most.

Benefits Package

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

* Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
* Company-funded HSA
* Monthly gym allowance
* Paid parental leave – all parents included
* Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
* Generous 401(k) match
* Premium Employee Assistance Program, inclusive of counseling sessions
* Company contributions to Future Minded Savings (think 529, HSA, student loan reimbursement, and emergency savings fund)
* Generous PTO package (accrual policy based on years of service) and an additional 10 paid company holidays

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