Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Department: Psychiatry

Supervisor Title: Associate CMO/Psychiatry

UDS Classification: Other Mental Health Providers

EEO Class: Professionals

FLSA Status: Exempt

Starting Wage: $115,000/yr

Pay Grade/Funding Source: Prov-1

Organizational Information:

Established in 1994, Third Street Family Health Services is a regional not-for-profit community health center providing medical, dental, OB/GYN, pediatric, community outreach, and behavioral health services across eleven locations in Richland, Ashland, Marion and Crawford counties. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive health and wellness care, accessible to all in the communities we serve. We believe that the health status of our community can be improved by providing accessible and affordable health care, advocacy, and community health initiatives.

We provide patient-centered care and provide our services with respect, integrity, and accountability top of mind. For more information, visit thirdstreetfamily.org or find them on Facebook or Twitter.

Job Summary:

The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will provide psychiatric-mental health care to patients in a primary care setting. The Psychiatric Care Certified Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with psychiatrist to care for individuals and their families throughout their lifespan to promote mental health and education. Primary responsibilities will include assessment and diagnosis of mental health conditions, prescribing medications and other therapies, ordering and interpreting lab and other diagnostic tests and making appropriate referrals when necessary.

Essential Job Duties:

Demonstrate high level of autonomy/expert skill in diagnosis/treatment of complex responses of individual/families/communities to actual or potential mental health problems.

Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments.

Work with clients/families to develop comprehensive/realistic plans of care which maximize positive health outcome.

Work closely with the psychiatrist to provide appropriate psychiatric care.

Utilization of highly developed clinical/interpersonal communication skills.

Implement plan of care effectively.

Encourage clients to assume responsibility for their own health.

Collaborate with other health care professionals, behavioral health providers.

Make referrals and order tests efficiently and appropriately to meet needs of clients.

Perform case management/coordination of care to assume continuity.

Observe and conform to standards of Third Street Family Health Services, including maintaining current patient records.

Observe/conform to all laws, customs/ethics applicable to the profession of nursing.

Participation in Health Center staff meetings and other meetings as required.

Participation in peer review audit of charts as designated by Chief Medical Officer.

Identify/implement strategies to maximize role of APRNs.

Participate in good faith in the peer review and risk management programs of Third Street.

Be a positive role model for all health center staff.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of Mental Health: A strong foundation in mental health is crucial for a Psych NP. This includes understanding psychiatric disorders, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy techniques, and evidence-based practices in mental health care.

Diagnostic Skills: Psych Ability to conduct thorough psychiatric assessments, diagnose mental health disorders, and formulate treatment plans based on their assessments. This requires knowledge of diagnostic criteria and the ability to gather information through interviews, observation, and assessment tools.

Psychopharmacology: A solid understanding of psychotropic medications, including their mechanisms of action, side effects, and potential interactions. This knowledge is necessary for prescribing and managing medication regimens for patients with mental health conditions.

Psychotherapy Skills: Proficient in various psychotherapy modalities, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and supportive therapy. These skills enable them to provide effective therapeutic interventions and help patients develop coping strategies and improve their mental well-being.

Patient Assessment and Monitoring: Skilled in conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, which involve assessing the patient's mental status, cognitive functioning, and risk of harm to self or others. They should also be able to monitor treatment progress, evaluate treatment outcomes, and modify treatment plans accordingly.

Collaboration and Communication: Ability to work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other health care professionals. Effective collaboration and communication skills are essential for providing holistic patient care, coordinating treatment plans, and advocating for patients' needs.

Cultural Competence: Effective cultural sensitivity and an understanding of how cultural factors can influence mental health. This involves recognizing and respecting diverse beliefs, values, and practices, as well as adapting treatment approaches to meet the needs of individuals from different cultural backgrounds.

Empathy and Compassion: These qualities are fundamental for building therapeutic relationships with patients. Psych NPs must demonstrate empathy, actively listen to patients' concerns, validate their experiences, and provide support and guidance throughout the treatment process.

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Possess strong critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, identify potential risks or barriers to treatment, and develop creative solutions. They must be able to adapt their approach based on individual patient needs and changing circumstances.

Ethical and Legal Knowledge: Adhere to ethical guidelines and legal regulations governing mental health practice. They need to understand confidentiality laws, informed consent procedures, and the ethical principles guiding their profession.

Comprehensive knowledge of all available services provided at Third Street community resources, interpersonal communication strategies, and computer software.

Communicating effectively in both written and verbal form, interviewing techniques, managing multiple priorities, effective time management practices, de-escalation skills, problem-solving skills, and managing change and conflict.

Manage time and deal with multiple priorities, problem solving, exercise sound judgment, define problems and collect data.

Establish facts and draw valid conclusions, make decisions, maintain information in confidential manner.

Listen well, maintain records and data, use the computer programs and communicate effectively including via the computer.

Ability to develop trust and effective working relationships with patients, staff members, individuals, families and external and internal professionals.

Qualifications

Current unrestricted Ohio license to practice including Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse and Registered Nurse license.

DEA registration.

Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges/credentialing.

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