Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Full-Time, Days)

Connections Health Solutions•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery. Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support. Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth. We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission. We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference.

Requirements

PA: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
NP: Unrestricted Registered Nursing license in the State. Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Master’s level certification in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP).
Licensed in State of employment and National Certifications.
Experience in the delivery of crisis mental health and/or delivery of family health treatment to children, adolescents, and/or adults.
Unrestricted DEA license.
Complete all credentialing requirements within the required time period, including but not limited to obtaining a National Provider Identifier (NPI), Medallion enrollment, Medicare enrollment, and any other necessary credentials as required for the role.

Nice To Haves

NP: Dual certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Doctorate of Nursing Practice.
DEA X license.
Experience working in addiction treatment and recovery.

Responsibilities

Direct, coordinate, and provide medical/clinical services to specified individuals within the facility, including, but not limited to intervention, psychiatric evaluation and assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, engagement, family meetings, supportive psychotherapy, individual education, risk assessment, and discharge planning.
Serve as the attending clinician to specified individuals.
Complete initial psychiatric assessments, crisis interventions, family interventions, focused crisis diagnostic assessments, assessments of capacity for consent to treatment, risk assessments, individual education, progress toward treatment goals, discharge planning including medical, psychological, social, behavioral and developmental aspects of the individual’s care, treatment, and services.
Document individual’s progress in the clinical record including admission orders, progress notes, and discharge orders.
Oversee delivery of medication education and consent, according to established policy.
Order laboratory tests according to standards of clinical practice.
Review the health assessment completed by nursing staff, obtain a past and current medical history, and conduct a focused physical examination as indicated, according to established guidelines.
Initiate contact with Primary Care Physicians and Emergency Room clinicians according to established guidelines.
Assess individual's needs and guides the clinical team while managing treatment plan updates, in addition to initiating contact with Outpatient Behavioral Health Provider according to established guidelines.
Review and utilize all available documents from the crisis clinical team.
Provide necessary information to clinical team regarding inpatient utilization.
Utilize appropriate medication based on best practices.
Collaborate with other personnel to ensure that each treatment modality is appropriate for the individual in addition to working with outside psychiatric providers in crisis and inpatient services.
Work with the community to review involuntary petitions, assess involuntary patients, and coordinate with the legal system to follow established guidelines for Involuntary Evaluation and Treatment.
Participate in medical staff meetings including regional and quarterly meetings; participate in all required meetings; and participate in any meeting as requested by Medical Leadership.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability paid by CHS
Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually
12 recognized company holidays
Company‑paid parental leave available to eligible employees
Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
$10,000 Commitment bonus for Full Time