Prescriber PMHNP/BS - Clinic Services

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises•Oakdale, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner, overseen by Terry’s Place PROS Management, evaluates the psychiatric needs of individuals receiving clinical services, assists with developing their treatment plans, and prescribes and oversees medication regimens. The role refers individuals to appropriate services and works collaboratively with program staff to provide high-quality mental health services and coordinated care. The position manages an assigned caseload, conducts psychiatric evaluations and interviews, prescribes treatment, monitors medications and relevant laboratory values, and documents assessments, treatment responses, care plans, and required reports in patient records. The Nurse Practitioner also supports staff in understanding diagnoses and treatment, attends clinical meetings, participates in committees and stakeholder meetings as needed, and responds to program emergencies under established procedures. The role is performed in person in a clinical office setting. The employee must protect patient and employee confidentiality, comply with HIPAA and organizational policies, complete required documentation in a timely manner, and meet safety, ethical, and compliance requirements. FREE may change the listed duties, responsibilities, and essential functions at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for the stated physical requirements unless they cause undue hardship.

Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree.
Active Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license registered and current with the Office of Professions.
Active NPI with Medicaid and Medicare privileges.
Active DEA registration.
Ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keep others informed, and anticipate needs.
Efficiency, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication skills.
Proficient communication and interpersonal skills.
Computer skills and ability to learn applications, including electronic health record software.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of medical and psychiatric practice relating to personality development and emotional behavior problems of children and adults.
Thorough knowledge of the social aspects of mental disease and mental deficiency, and modern methods of treatment.
Thorough knowledge of current information sources and literature and recent developments in the psychiatric field.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including sitting, walking, and standing for prolonged periods; communicating verbally and in writing; operating standard office equipment; reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching as needed; and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in a psychiatric setting.
Valid driver’s license and ability to satisfy agency-driver criteria.

Responsibilities

Oversee an assigned caseload of individuals.
Prescribe appropriate treatment for admitted patients’ mental health problems, including medications as needed.
Assist staff in understanding diagnoses and the treatment provided.
Monitor prescriptions, review appropriate laboratory values, and adjust medications as needed.
Attend clinical team meetings with PROS staff as scheduled.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Collaborate with PROS staff to address patients’ physical and mental health needs.
Coordinate care plans with other staff and disciplines as needed.
Address emergency situations according to established policies and procedures, communicate them in a timely manner, and provide coverage until relieved.
Complete psychiatric evaluation reports as needed.
Interview referred patients and people familiar with them to diagnose mental health problems.
Participate in internal and external committees, groups, and stakeholder meetings as needed.
Document assessments and treatment responses in medical records and write reports as necessary.
Keep electronic patient records current, including up-to-date care plans.
Handle records professionally and in accordance with HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.
Complete and process required paper and electronic documentation appropriately, on time, and to quality and compliance standards.
Communicate respectfully with people supported, supervisors, coworkers, and community members.
Comply with confidentiality policies, safety training and policies, and applicable ethical and legal requirements.
Report unsafe conditions and take measures to prevent accidents or eliminate safety and health risks.
Coordinate, support, attend, and participate in required events, meetings, reviews, and committees, including those outside standard working hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.