Consultant Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Mental Health NP
MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS•Escondido, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Consultant Nurse Practitioner prescribes psychotropic medications for program clients, provides patient care, and maintains accurate, current patient records. The role conducts psychiatric assessments, monitors treatment responses and side effects, educates patients, and contributes to treatment planning. It also involves crisis and emergency response, coordination with registered nurses and other treatment-team members, and compliance with program, documentation, and HIPAA requirements. The position is on site in Escondido, California, with variable hours, and is classified as a 1099 contract with no benefits.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. from an accredited institution of Graduate Medical Education with an approved Nurse Practitioner program.
- Board certified or board eligible with the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
- Active DEA certificate to prescribe in California.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EHR software.
- Ability to problem-solve and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a team.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric assessments and present them at team and treatment-planning meetings.
- Collaborate with registered nurses in assessing physical health and make appropriate referrals to community physicians.
- Prescribe psychotropic medications and regularly assess therapeutic responses and side effects, providing patient education as needed.
- Provide on-site crisis assessments and be available for on-call hours as needed or assigned.
- Respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
- Comply with County Medi-Cal formulary requirements and participate in the Patient Assistance Program to ensure cost-effectiveness.
- Initiate appropriate and timely interventions on an ongoing basis and provide crisis intervention as needed.
- Document individual client progress in the required format, including behavior, treatment objectives, and outcomes.
- Actively participate in the treatment team and provide appropriate input to treatment plans.
- Seek guidance from the agency Medical Director when necessary and implement recommendations and directives.
- Respond to and cooperate with Medication Monitoring Committee inquiries and recommendations, correcting documentation and adjusting procedures as needed.
- Provide input as required during initial client intake and assessment.
- Comply with TURN/MHS and program rules, policies, and procedures, including HIPAA standards.
