Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

2 weeks ago

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States Resolutions Counseling Services, LLC Full time

The PMHNP provides diagnosis, treatment, and management in a behavioral health clinical setting to children and adults. Provides consultation for in-house patients for Resolutions Counseling Services, LLC providers and, if needed, assumes responsibility for psychiatric care. Counsels and educates patients regarding treatment and refers to ancillary and support services.

Minimum eligibility and qualifications: Certified as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in the State of Louisiana or qualified to receive certification as a PMHNP in the State of Louisiana. Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, DEA and State of Louisiana Controlled Substance Registration numbers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide psychiatric care through diagnosis, clinical judgment, and management to restore, maintain, and improve mental health status in accordance with practice policies and scope of practice, including:
  • assessment of physical, emotional, and develop-mental status of the individual and family;
  • analysis of health behavior related to personality, life style, and culture;
  • prescriptive treatment of health problems as defined by nurse practitioner act;
  • counseling and client advocacy;
  • provides health education to clients, clinic staff, and community organizations;
  • performs assessment of the environmental status of the community and its impact on health.
  • Obtains patient histories and develops patient care charts, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
  • Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and/or support staff.
  • Works in collaboration and/or coordination with other healthcare providers within the clinic team and community agencies to provide comprehensive client care.
  • In coordination with other clinic staff, maintains system of quality assessment and assurance in accordance with quality assurance plan.
  • Participates in program planning, development, implementation and evaluation relating to specific job, clinic, and program functions.
  • Participates in a continuing education program designed by the nurse practitioner and ap-proved by the Executive Director.
  • Participates in staff meetings, conferences, and in service training and continuing education.
  • Participates in recruitment, interview-ing and performance evaluations of clinical personnel.
  • Performs administrative duties, including: community outreach and education, staffing, attending behavioral health meetings, acting as intermediary between other agencies, and goal setting/monitoring of progress.
  • Participates in peer review.
  • Serves as Medical Director
  • Maintains standards of care as described in Principles of Practice, protocols, and Scope of Practice as approved by the State of Louisiana Board of Nursing and the American Medical Association.
  • May participate in planning programs and in developing specific health policies and procedures.
  • Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
  • Participates in QA/QI activities.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
  • Performs other related functions as required for clinic operations.
  • Attends meetings.
  • Meets with behavioral health lead to monitor functioning of department.
  • Monthly staffing with counselors and essential staff

Pay to commensurate with experience and billable services as indicated by the Louisiana Behavioral Health Partnership.

Job Type: Contract

Work Location: In person

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