PA/Advanced Practice Providers
About The Position
Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals. Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee. Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis. If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you! Scope of Work: Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) or Physicians on Flourish Health Clinic Key Responsibilities: Flourish Health Clinical Service Delivery 1. Provide direct medical care across the mobile clinic service lines including: Acute care (e.g., minor infections, musculoskeletal issues, wound care, etc.) Primary Care Services (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, COPD) Preventative care services (e.g., screenings, administration of immunizations) Perform medical evaluations, diagnoses, and treatments according to mobile clinic protocols Provide or oversee point-of-care testing (e.g., glucose, A1C, lipid panels, rapid HIV/HCV, COVID/influenza) Dispense medications Prescribe and monitor pharmacologic therapies, including non-opioid pain management and SUD-related therapies Participate in overdose response and provide naloxone as clinically indicated Collaborate in behavioral health and crisis intervention efforts, including initial assessments and referrals Lead or co-lead interdisciplinary care discussions with staff and healthcare professionals on units and students Assist in developing and reviewing clinical treatment protocols and patient care workflows Ensure accurate documentation of all patient encounters and clinical services in the EMR Participate in training and mentorship of student, residents, and fellows in clinical care Assist in maintaining inventory and regulatory compliance for clinical and medication services Support monitoring of clinical service metrics and patient outcomes 2. Harm Reduction & Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Best Practices Deliver patient-centered care grounded in harm reduction and trauma-informed practices Administer or supervise naloxone distribution, fentanyl test strip education, and safer use counseling Support screening and referral for MAT (medication-assisted treatment) and behavioral health services Serve as a clinical lead in implementing evidence-based harm reduction approaches in mobile workflows Participate in training and mentorship of student and resident learners on stigma reduction and culturally responsive care Provide clinical feedback and recommendations during program evaluation and CQI processes Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct medical care across the mobile clinic service lines including: Acute care (e.g., minor infections, musculoskeletal issues, wound care, etc.) Primary Care Services (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, COPD) Preventative care services (e.g., screenings, administration of immunizations)
- Perform medical evaluations, diagnoses, and treatments according to mobile clinic protocols
- Provide or oversee point-of-care testing (e.g., glucose, A1C, lipid panels, rapid HIV/HCV, COVID/influenza)
- Dispense medications
- Prescribe and monitor pharmacologic therapies, including non-opioid pain management and SUD-related therapies
- Participate in overdose response and provide naloxone as clinically indicated
- Collaborate in behavioral health and crisis intervention efforts, including initial assessments and referrals
- Lead or co-lead interdisciplinary care discussions with staff and healthcare professionals on units and students
- Assist in developing and reviewing clinical treatment protocols and patient care workflows
- Ensure accurate documentation of all patient encounters and clinical services in the EMR
- Participate in training and mentorship of student, residents, and fellows in clinical care
- Assist in maintaining inventory and regulatory compliance for clinical and medication services
- Support monitoring of clinical service metrics and patient outcomes
- Deliver patient-centered care grounded in harm reduction and trauma-informed practices
- Administer or supervise naloxone distribution, fentanyl test strip education, and safer use counseling
- Support screening and referral for MAT (medication-assisted treatment) and behavioral health services
- Serve as a clinical lead in implementing evidence-based harm reduction approaches in mobile workflows
- Participate in training and mentorship of student and resident learners on stigma reduction and culturally responsive care
- Provide clinical feedback and recommendations during program evaluation and CQI processes
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
