Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider

MEDNORTH HEALTH CENTER•Wilmington, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider delivers outpatient psychiatric medication management services within an integrated primary care setting at a Federally Qualified Health Center. The provider works collaboratively with primary care clinicians, behavioral health therapists, care management staff, and pharmacy services to deliver coordinated, patient centered care for individuals across the lifespan. The provider conducts psychiatric evaluations, prescribes and manages psychiatric medications, and supports treatment planning for patients with a wide range of behavioral health conditions. The role emphasizes integrated care collaboration, consultation with primary care teams, and coordination with behavioral health clinicians to improve whole person health outcomes. The patient population includes children, adolescents, and adults receiving services in a community health setting. Many patients may have complex needs including serious mental illness, substance use disorders including medication for opioid use disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and histories of incarceration. The provider receives consultation and collaboration support from other psychiatric providers within the organization. Candidates with experience in community mental health, medication for opioid use disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and justice involved populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates who are interested in developing skills in these areas are also encouraged to apply even if they do not yet have experience with all populations served.

Requirements

Appropriate licensing, certification, and schooling requirements as per job title.
Maintain the appropriate licenses in the State of North Carolina.
Ability to deal with problems and interact effectively and professionally with others.
Excellent communication skills; consumer advocate for quality health care and services.
Graduated from an accredited program (PMHNP-BC certification or certification as PA with experience working a community mental health setting)
Minimum of two years' experience.
Participate annually in continuing education.
Ability to speak English fluently.
Must be able to identify a problem, make a decision on one of the possible solutions, implement the decision, and evaluate the results.
Medical terminology, accurate keyboarding skills, ability to process work error free.
Ability to use standard office equipment, including computers, photocopiers, and facsimile machines.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Teamwork and communication skills essential.
Treat all patients, co-workers, and managers with courtesy and respect.
Maintain the appropriate licenses to practice Psychiatry in the State of North Carolina.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language proficiecy preferred but not required.
Candidates with experience in community mental health, medication for opioid use disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and justice involved populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
Candidates who are interested in developing skills in these areas are also encouraged to apply even if they do not yet have experience with all populations served.

Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric diagnostic assessments and ongoing medication management for patients across the lifespan within an outpatient setting.
Prescribe, adjust, and monitor psychiatric medications in accordance with evidence based clinical practice and organizational policies.
Provide medication management for patients with a range of psychiatric conditions including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma related disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders.
Participate in integrated care collaboration with primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, care management staff, and pharmacy services to coordinate comprehensive treatment plans.
Consult with primary care providers regarding behavioral health concerns and medication related questions.
Support medication management for patients receiving medication for opioid use disorder when appropriate and within scope of training and licensure.
Provide care for patients with complex social and behavioral health needs including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, individuals involved in the justice system, and patients receiving community mental health services.
Collaborate with therapists and care managers to support continuity of care, treatment adherence, and connection to community resources.
Document assessments, treatment plans, and medication management encounters in the electronic health record in accordance with Federally Qualified Health Center, Medicaid, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in case consultation with other psychiatric providers as needed to support complex clinical decision making.
Follow established protocols for risk assessment and management including suicide risk assessment and crisis intervention.
Support quality improvement initiatives related to integrated behavioral health and psychiatric care within the health center.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and organizational policies, including requirements related to Federally Qualified Health Centers and integrated care delivery.
Provides referrals to outside professionals as needed or required.
Participates in continuing education in order to meet the requirements of licensure (CEU’s).
Each staff member is a member of the Patient Centered Medical Home model and you are required to work as part of a team to provide high-quality, patient-focused care. Your role is to help ensure patients have timely access to services, support coordinated care by communicating effectively with team members and patients, and contributing to quality improvement efforts. Your commitment to respectful, compassionate service and teamwork is required to help us meet PCMH standards, improve patient outcomes, and maintain a supportive care environment.
It is an essential job element that everyone be compliant with the full law and fully cooperate with the compliance program without fear of retaliations from the organization.
Provide monthly progress reports to the Integrated Health Director as requested.