Prescriber PMHNP/BS - Clinic Services

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc.•Oakdale, NY

7d•$110 - $120•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner evaluates the psychiatric needs of individuals receiving clinical services, assists with developing their Treatment Plans, and prescribes and oversees their medication regimens. The role refers individuals to appropriate services as needed and works collaboratively with the care team to provide high-quality mental health services. The position oversees an assigned caseload, evaluates and interviews patients and people familiar with them to support diagnosis, prescribes treatment, monitors medications and relevant laboratory values, and completes psychiatric evaluation reports. The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with staff to coordinate physical and mental health care, participates in clinical meetings and committees, responds to emergencies according to program policies, and maintains timely, accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with confidentiality and HIPAA requirements. The role is performed in person in a clinical office setting. Physical requirements include prolonged sitting, walking, and standing; verbal and written communication; use of standard office equipment; reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or standing on a stool as needed; and lifting up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be provided when they do not 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 flexibly in a team environment, keep others informed, and anticipate needs.
Efficiency, strong organization, and excellent communication skills.
Proficient communication and interpersonal skills.
Computer skills and ability to learn applications, including electronic health record software.
Thorough knowledge of medical and psychiatric practice principles and techniques 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 treatment methods.
Thorough knowledge of current information sources and literature and recent developments in psychiatry.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee an assigned caseload of individuals.
Prescribe treatment appropriate to patients’ mental health problems, including medication as needed.
Assist staff in understanding diagnoses and treatment provided.
Monitor prescriptions, review appropriate laboratory values, and adjust prescription medications as needed.
Attend clinical team meetings with PROS staff as scheduled.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Collaborate with PROS staff to address patients’ overall physical and mental health needs.
Coordinate care plans with other staff members and disciplines as needed.
Respond to emergencies according to established policies and procedures, communicate them promptly, and provide coverage until relieved.
Complete psychiatric evaluation reports as needed.
Interview referred patients and other 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 and care plans current.
Handle records professionally and in compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.
Complete and process required paper and electronic documentation accurately and on time, meeting quality and compliance standards.
Communicate respectfully with people supported, supervisors, colleagues, and community members.
Comply with confidentiality policies, safety training and policies, ethical standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
Attend and participate in required events, meetings, reviews, and committees, including those outside standard working hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.