Nurse Practitioner (3224)

Carolina Outreach•Lumberton, NC

About The Position

Bring Your Passion. We are actively seeking a Nurse Practitioner (FNP or PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to support our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team and Outpatient Program (OPT) in Lumberton, NC. The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team consists of a community-based group of medical, behavioral health, and rehabilitation professionals who use a team approach to meet the needs of a patient with severe and persistent mental illness. The ACT team assists a patient in advancing toward personal goals with a focus on enhancing community integration. As an ACT Team psychiatric care provider (NP or PA) you are integrated on the team and provide direct services to patients. Location: Lumberton, NC Compensation: $130,615 - $144,535 Build Your Purpose. Carolina Outreach, an ncgCARE partner, is a leading provider of community-based behavioral health services in North Carolina. As part of the ncgCARE network, we are dedicated to improving lives by delivering evidence-based mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults. Our comprehensive range of services include school-based therapy, outpatient treatment, psychiatric evaluations, community support, and substance use services. Position Description: 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. Communicates with patients and engages in follow-up in-between appointments, as necessary. Maintain timely patient documentation through our EHR system Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required. Must be open to continuing education.

Requirements

Licenses: 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

Responsibilities

Sees clients for the assessment and treatment of the client’s symptoms and response to medication including side effects
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
Communicates with patients and engages in follow-up in-between appointments, as necessary
Maintain timely patient documentation through our EHR system
Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required
Must be open to continuing education

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, so you can choose the level of coverage that fits your needs and budget.
Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed to keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp.
An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to reimburse yourself on a pre-tax basis for child care.
Generous paid time off
401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
Educational Assistance (your position, date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility)
ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.