PRN Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•West Des Moines, IA

10d

About The Position

At Pasadena Villa Outpatient, we are a dynamic, dedicated, and growing team of professionals deeply passionate about providing evidence-based and personalized clinical care for behavioral health conditions. Pasadena Villa Outpatient is a leading provider of mental health treatment services across the region. We are a part of Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare Network which offers a continuum of care within our Psychiatric Network, Eating Disorder Network, including inpatient, intensive residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient services nationwide. Our team’s foundation is client centered care and clinical excellence through our 5-star service commitment – Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Flexibility, and Collaboration. We are committed to our team and our team is committed to our clients! We are seeking a PRN Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Des Moines, IA! Our facility has easy access to major transportation arteries, such as University Ave, and I-235, I-35/I-80, downtown Des Moines and the Des Moines International Airport. The position is primarily responsible for conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication consultation and collaboration with care team as needed. The position will provide pharmacological treatment, if indicated, and request and review any needed lab work. Position collaborates with team members, care givers, external medical providers to oversee and promote the health and safety of clients throughout the treatment process. Within the organization: Initiates and maintains frequent and close working relationships with staff, clients, families, facility, and peers throughout the organization. Outside the organization: Initiates and maintains strong professional relationships with clinical providers, referral partners and vendors, as needed.

Requirements

Position requires an active NP license within the state of Iowa and a minimum of three years’ experience within a behavioral healthcare setting, experience treating mental health services, strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with mental health PHP/IOP and/or psychiatric hospital experience desired.
Superior communication skills working with patients, family members, community stakeholders and staff.
Experience with co-occurring disorders and/or substance use disorders a plus.
Performs duties independently, responsibly and with a high level of integrity.

Responsibilities

Conducts all Psychiatric Evaluations and ensures medical necessity for all individuals enrolled in the PHP.
Provides medication management services for individuals enrolled in PHP as needed. Available on-site at least weekly and by telephone in unusual or urgent situations related to medication.
Provides consultation, education and related information to patients and the families, if involved, to increase success of treatment and program engagement.
Directs and collaborates with staff on clinical activities and interventions.
Completes medical record and other documentation in a timely and accurate manner as needed to meet clinical, payer and other requirements.
Perform other activities as requested by the Director and assume other appropriate medical responsibilities as necessary.