Mental Health/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

AlignMed • Albuquerque, NM

42d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sub-Acute, Long-Term Care is a sector of healthcare exploding with potential and work-life balance flexibility (no on call or weekends)! We are seeking a full-time (40 hours per week) Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider for a float position between our centers located in Albuquerque, NM. This position can be filled by a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Prior APP experience in a psychiatric/mental health role is required. The base salary range is $120,000 - $130,000, in addition to our no-cap incentive compensation bonus program. AlignMed Partners is a national medical group dedicated to improving health outcomes among residents of skilled nursing and senior living facilities. Our physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) are supported by a clinical leadership team with a decades-long track record of excellence in post-acute and long-term care. At AlignMed, we believe in a better quality of life for all. Our mission is to elevate healthcare outcomes for our patients, providers, and partners. In living out our mission, we embrace the following pillars in our day-to-day operations.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing program.
• Licensed as a registered nurse.
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by being a nursing graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program with a Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Must have a concentration and specialty track of Adult/Geriatrics and/or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
• Hold active certification as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Prior APP experience in a psychiatric/mental health role is required.

Nice To Haves

• Other concentrations/specialty tracks will be considered based on experience and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Area Clinical Practice Manager and/or the Director of Clinical Practice.
• Collaborates on-site with the Center Leadership Team for center-specific goals and priorities.
• Collaborates with the Medical Director and/or Attending Physician for patient-specific medical care.
• Provides mental health primary and urgent care services to nursing center residents in collaboration with the other medical providers in the center.
• Works collaboratively with Center Leadership to achieve the facility operator mission of improving patient care through the delivery of high quality health care and everyday compassion.
• Plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive mental health care to patients.
• Conducts psychiatric evaluations and assessments to determine the mental health needs of patients as well as ongoing medication management follow-up appointments.
• Performs and gives psychotherapy for the treatment of conditions.
• Develops and implements the treatment plan in accordance and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care planning process.
• Prescribes and manages appropriate medications for mental health conditions.
• Monitors and evaluates patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Completes all necessary documentation regarding the health care of customers in accordance with established policies and procedures and relevant State and Federal regulatory requirements.
• Educates patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies.
• Follows evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Consults with a physician for areas outside the scope of practice.
• Works with AlignMed leadership team, individual center, and area market leadership to improve quality measures related to psychiatric care.
• Demonstrates continued professional competence.
• Supports the development of nursing staff, in collaboration with the Center Nursing Executive.
• Partners with Center Executive Director and Staff Development Coordinator/ Nurse Practice Educator to identify and meet clinical education priorities.
• Serves as a clinical expert for nursing staff and provides targeted clinical education when needed.
• Participates in center-based quality initiatives.
• Actively participates in clinical initiatives including avoiding hospital transfer, and other quality improvement initiatives related to the mental health needs of the residents.
• Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
• Adheres to Coding and Billing Compliance Program, including timely submission of billable charges.
• Complies with the AlignMed Time Off and On Call policies.
• Performs other duties as requested.
• Responsible for implementing and supporting any AlignMed clinical initiatives.
• Complies with and promotes adherence to applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limited to those within the Compliance and Ethics Program, Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 90-day training program and continued support
• New and recent graduate mentorship and clinical education program
• Opportunities for advancement: career ladder, clinical lead, and specializations in wound or palliative care services
• Free subscription to UpToDate and Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC)
• Access to Nabla, an ambient AI assistant designed to help clinicians streamline clinical documentation by generating comprehensive clinical notes in seconds
• Yearly average of thirteen thousand per year in bonus through our no-cap Incentive Compensation Program (for providers working 40 hours per week)
• Relocation bonus for eligible candidates. Eligibility will be determined by distance, experience, and priority
• Health, Dental, and Vision plans
• 100% employer-paid ArmadaCare Plan: supplemental plan which provides reimbursement for many out-of-pocket medical, wellness, and pharmacy expenses, with an eight thousand max reimbursement for designated expenses and tiered pharmacy reimbursements for single and family plans
• Paid Time Off, 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Bereavement Leave
• Continuing Medical Education time off and reimbursement allotments
• Reimbursement for licensing renewal costs and 100% paid for Malpractice Insurance
• 401(k) plan and company-paid group life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level