Nurse Practitioner (3715)
About The Position
Carolina Outreach is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (FNP or PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join their Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team and Outpatient Program (OPT) in Lumberton, NC. The ACT team is a community-based group of professionals dedicated to meeting the needs of patients with severe and persistent mental illness, focusing on enhancing community integration. As a psychiatric care provider on the ACT team, you will provide direct services to patients, including assessments, medication management, and education. You will collaborate with the ACT team leader, nurses, and other team members to ensure comprehensive patient care, including developing medication administration policies, overseeing medical care, and educating non-medical staff on psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications. The role involves participating in daily team and treatment planning meetings, providing psychiatric back-up after-hours and on weekends, and maintaining patient confidentiality. Consultations with physicians will occur for cases beyond the scope of the PMHNP's qualifications. This role is compensated on a salaried basis.
Requirements
- Nurse Practitioner (FNP or PMHNP) with a current NC license that meets the requirements as specified in 21NCAC 36.0800 with at least three years full-time experience treating individuals with SPMI
- Current/Active DEA license/certification
- Be an approved Medicaid biller or eligible to become an approved Medicaid biller.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with strong verbal skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Must have a valid driver’s license and minimum state required liability auto insurance
- Local travel is required
- Proficiency with electronic records management
Nice To Haves
- SPMI - Severe and Persistent Mental Illness is defined as a mental disorder in adults (18+) that severely impairs daily functioning in areas like self-care, relationships, or employment, requiring long-term support, or is evidenced by receiving SSI/SSDI due to mental illness.
Responsibilities
- Sees clients for the assessment and treatment of the client’s symptoms and response to medication including side effects; Frequency will vary for each client, with the majority seen within 4 to 6 weeks of last appointment, with many of the contacts being in the community.
- Collaborates with the ACT team leader in sharing overall clinical responsibility for monitoring beneficiary treatment and clinical supervision to the team.
- Actively collaborates with nurses to develop and implement medication administration policies and procedures as well as oversee the medical care of clients that include regular screenings for medical conditions and assessment of wellness and health management.
- Educates non-medical team members on psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications, their side effects, and health-related conditions.
- Provides diagnostic and medication education to beneficiary, with medication decisions based on shared decision making.
- Participates in daily team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
- Provides psychiatric back-up to the program after-hours and weekends.
- Maintain patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
- Consults with physicians on cases that are beyond the scope of qualification of PMHNP.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with care teams as needed.
- Maintain compliance with all clinical and regulatory standards.
- Participate in supervision (if applicable based on licensure level).
Benefits
- Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
- Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem), with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental
- Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed
- An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Generous paid time off
- 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
- Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
- Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability)
- Educational Assistance
- Licensure Residency Program for Full-time Clinical Staff
- Advancement and Career Development Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
