Advance Practice Nurse - PMHNP
About The Position
Epiphany Wellness is seeking a passionate PMHNP to join their team on a per diem basis, with the potential for full-time employment in the future. The mission of Epiphany Wellness is true transformation by leading the way addiction is reinvented and treated. They are dedicated to providing the highest level of care using proven methods to help clients live happy and healthy lives free from substance abuse, addiction, or mental health concerns. The PMHNP will work closely with clients to determine rehabilitation needs and provide individualized treatment through structured and holistic healing, supporting clients in developing skills for long-term sobriety. This role involves providing psychiatric/medical services for patients with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, including medication management, and assisting in the overall medical quality management of the facility. The APN/DNP/PMHNP will provide direct patient care within their scope of practice, collaborating with treatment staff and working under the supervision of the Medical Director, while adhering to facility policies and regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years experience with SUD 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Flexible Schedule
- Paid Bank Observed Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
