Advance Practice Nurse - PMHNP

Epiphany Wellness LLC•Hendersonville, TN

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping clients discover their own sense of recovery? Have you been looking for an opportunity to create an impact? At Epiphany Wellness, our mission is true transformation by leading the way we reinvent & treat addiction. Our company is dedicated to providing the highest level of care using known and proven methods for our client's success. We strive to meet our main goal to help everyone live a happy and healthy life without substance abuse issues, addiction, or mental health concerns. We are looking for a PMHNP who will work closely with clients to determine their rehabilitation needs and to provide individualized treatment by providing structured as well as holistic healing. Supports clients with foundational well-being that develops the skills needed to overcome, heal & grow to sustain long-term sobriety. The PMHNP will work on a part time roughly 15-20 hours per week, as needed, and possibly full-time in the future. This position will provide psychiatric/medical services for patients with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders along with medication management. This position is responsible for assisting in the overall medical quality management of the facility. The APN/DNP/PMHNP provides direct patient care services within the scope of their APN/DNP/PMHNP License in collaboration with other members of the facility’s treatment staff; under the direction and supervision of the Medical Director. Supports the policies, rules, and regulations of the facility; and acts in compliance with federal, state, and other regulatory bodies and agencies. Assists with the overall medical quality management of the facility, providing guidance for treatment staff members as assigned by the Medical Director.

Requirements

Ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years experience with behavioral health populations in either outpatient or hospital setting
Must be licensed to practice as APN in the State Specific Location for role
Certifications for practice as PMHNP
DEA License with Suboxone waiver; will consider applicants who are willing to obtain
Must be CPR certified
Ability to self-direct, manage schedule, and adhere to professional standards of conduct.
Complete documentation in accordance with applicable healthcare standards in a professional and timely manner.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the appropriate evaluation and assessment of all clients, in conjunction with prescribing clinically appropriate pharmacotherapy. The PHMNP provides accurate and appropriate medication-assisted therapies and subsequent monitoring.
Responsible for initial psychiatric evaluation within 72 hours of admission and assessment of pre-existing conditions or conditions present in response to post-acute withdrawal.
Responsible for performing History and Physical evaluations upon client intake
Responsible for administering injectable Vivitrol as needed
Ensures all documentation is completed within 24 hours of patient visits.
Consistent communication with clinical staff to ensure continuity of care.
Responsible for the education of clients pertaining to psychopharmacology and medication-assisted therapies as well as medication and narcotic use/misuse interactions and contra-indications.
Responsible for accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Records system.
Prescribes and monitors appropriate medications for clients within the facility in accordance with all policies, procedures, and state and federal regulatory standards
Responsible for providing outpatient care to clients showing a change or decline in mental status, chronic or urgent medical conditions.
Participates in all scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings.
Evaluates client’s histories and physicals, risk factor assessment, ordering of therapeutic and diagnostic tests.
Provides referrals for any issues identified throughout the course of the initial evaluation or ongoing care, and subsequently collaborates with any providers issuing care to the clients.
Consult with the Medical Director on cases that are beyond the scope of qualification of PMHNP.
Interprets Mantoux test.
Ensure consistent and collaborative communication with other health professionals for effective delivering service to clients.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.