ARNP - Outpatient Psychiatric

Frontier Behavioral Health•Spokane, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Frontier Behavioral Health (FBH) is a non-profit organization with over 100 years of experience in Spokane, dedicated to understanding and addressing the behavioral health needs of the community. FBH offers evidence-based treatment to adults, youth, and seniors facing a variety of behavioral health challenges. As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, FBH is committed to the belief that recovery is possible and that clients can lead fulfilling lives. The organization provides a range of services including outpatient, inpatient, community outreach, crisis services, and partnerships with schools and law enforcement. FBH's services are evidence-based, culturally appropriate, and trauma-informed, catering to the diverse needs of its clients.

Requirements

Washington State ARNP License with prescriptive authority.
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (ANCC).
DEA license.
Must be qualified to be credentialed with insurance companies.

Nice To Haves

Experience in community based behavioral healthcare.

Responsibilities

Performs psychiatric evaluations, formulates diagnosis, evaluates the need for medications, laboratory studies, and imaging, and prescribes accordingly and as licensed by law.
Participates in the development of treatment plans, including reviewing cases with the treatment teams ensuring patient care is delivered in an evidence-based, trauma informed manner.
Provides case consultation with other FBH staff, residential providers and families upon request.
May, on occasion, be asked to help provide ARNP coverage in other programs.
Encouraged to participate in the Provider On-Call rotation (24/7 responsibility for one week, historically 4-5 times per year).
Provide assessment and diagnose for assigned clients and as needed crisis medical evaluation for non-assigned clients.
Provide patient education pertaining to diagnosis and medication treatment regime.
Select, prescribe, and monitor psychotropic medications.
Consult with the Chief Medical Officer regularly on clinically complicated cases.
Keep supervisor informed of daily activities and any potential problems in a timely manner.
Utilize concurrent documentation in FBH’s electronic medical record whenever feasible to enhance patient participation and provider productivity.
Ensure documentation in the client record is accurate, clear and timely.
Maintain high quality clinical care through participation in utilization review and peer review as designated.
Coordinate with primary health care provider, and facilitate referrals to primary health care physicians, as appropriate.
Participate in professional offerings and continuing education in neuropharmacology to maintain license and remain current in the field.
Establish and maintain a good working relationship with all FBH staff.
Meet or exceed productivity requirements.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid Time Off – Employees accrue up to 26 days of PTO in the first year of employment!
9 Paid Federal Holidays!
Sick Leave – Extended Sick Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Time.
Some positions qualify for a Compressed Workweek option resulting in up to additional 26 days off per year.
Medical, Dental and Vision
Retirement – 403b plan including standard 3% employer contribution plus an additional 3% employer match.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance – Company paid coverage that starts the first of the month following 6 months from your date of hire.
Signing Bonus!
No-cost licensure supervision for those pursuing clinical licensure.
Federal and State Loan Forgiveness Program for qualifying Programs.
Reimbursement of License/Certification application fee that is required for the position.
Free Employee Assistance Program
Staff Discounts at various FBH partners throughout Spokane!