Nurse Practitioner - FEP Grant

Horizon Behavioral Health•Lynchburg, VA

2d•$125,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides medical, diagnostic and treatment services for child or adult consumer population in collaboration with agency psychiatrists. Work is performed under general supervision and is guided by policies and procedures, quality assurance, public and private payor guidelines, diagnostic guidelines and professional practices and including ethical standards related to client interactions, state and federal licensure and accreditation regulations and guidelines. This is a grant-based position that may terminate with the ending of funding for the grant.

Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing/PMHNP from an accredited college/university.
5 years of progressively responsible experience providing psychiatric care to individuals with a mental health diagnosis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Thorough knowledge of the principles, standards, practices and techniques related to Psychiatry and nursing.
Thorough knowledge of the characteristics and precautions to be taken in the administration of psychotropic medication.
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques related to individual therapy, counseling practices and risk assessment for the mentally ill.
Thorough knowledge of individual management guidelines for Virginia.
Thorough knowledge of the laws and legal procedures relating to hospital admission.
Thorough knowledge of community resources hospitalization options, treatment providers and other agencies in service to the mentally ill population.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with the individual population.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and with private and public community partners; physicians, subordinates and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to function calmly in stressful, if not crisis situations.
Ability to risk assess and prioritize service demands.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver's license.
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
Knowledge of database systems and software, as well as the best practices for effective utilization.
Ability to work in and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Responsibilities

Provides medical, diagnostic and treatment services for child or adult consumer population in collaboration with agency psychiatrists.
Administers psychotropic medication.
Conducts individual therapy and counseling.
Performs risk assessments for the mentally ill.
Assesses and records client behaviors and functioning.
Develops treatment and service plans.
Prepares and maintains patient medical records.
Prepares reports in compliance with licensure regulations.
Conducts effective interviews.
Provides expert testimony in both oral and written formats.
Drives and may travel to any Horizon worksite, transport clients, or provide services to clients at other locations.
Participates in behavioral intervention training, including verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques.