Medical - Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Discovery Behavioral Health • Portland, OR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

We are opening a new Mood & Anxiety Outpatient Program to provide psychiatric care for adult patients ages 18 and older. The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) provides direct clinical services for a variety of psychiatric conditions in an outpatient setting as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer. The age range is based on the scope of practice of the individual. Due to the nature of our behavioral health care model, willingness to work with patients with substance use disorders is preferred.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Health Care or other related field
• Possess and maintain an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner licensure in state of practice
• Proficient understanding of TMS treatment protocols
• Ability to engage patients in the therapy, or a willingness to learn
• Ability to use electronic medical records
• Must agree to and sign a pre-employment arbitration agreement

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to work with patients with substance use disorders is preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluate scheduled patients consistent with prevailing practices standards. This includes collection of psychiatric history, relevant medical history, social and family history, mental status exam, diagnosis and devising a treatment recommendation
• Establish rapport with patient and relevant members of their social system to assist them in understanding and accepting treatment recommendations within a shared decision-making model
• To prescribe and implement treatment consistent with diagnosis and relevant standards, including the prescription of medications consistent with the ARNP’s scope of practice
• Complete records accurately and in a timely fashion. Generally, this means the same day of the service provided, but no later than one week after seen
• Code services consistent with ethical and legal billing standards while supporting billing adequate to support the position financially
• Strive to seek 80% productivity based upon CPT code time elements. Extra time is allotted to complete an initial evaluation per utilization policy for medical services
• Cooperate with other medical services around vacation coverage, both direct and medication refills as necessary
• Collaborate with internal and external clinicians, administrative staff and management staff to provide the best care to all clients/patients
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior