Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Kenaitze Indian Tribe•Kenai, AK

19h

About The Position

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is a member of the clinical team who provides psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation, crisis intervention, medication management, staff consultation, group visit participation, and other services as needed. The role participates in panel management and population-based care, staff meetings, and appropriate resource utilization. The PMHNP uses the Dene' Model of Care to assess un'ina and create treatment plans. The position analyzes population data to identify high-leverage interventions and plans and provides in-person psychiatric care that recognizes age- and diversity-specific mental health needs. The PMHNP coordinates care with other providers and the integrated care team, performs comprehensive psychiatric assessments, formulates diagnoses using current DSM-5-TR criteria, and develops psychiatric plans of care, including psychopharmacology and coordinated-care therapy. The role documents clinical activity and encounters in the electronic health record and uses decision-support tools and clinical guidelines when appropriate. The position is in the Primary Care Program within the Health Systems Department, reports to the Medical Director, and is full-time, exempt, and scheduled for 40 hours per week for 52 weeks. It must comply with applicable Tribal, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, Tribal policies, and TERO ordinance. This is a covered position subject to the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.

Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctoral degree in Nursing (DNP) from an accredited college or university, with a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Three years of psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner experience spanning all age groups.
Experience in psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, with special emphasis in a cross-cultural health care setting.
Experience working with multiple medical providers in an integrated behavioral health setting.
Valid Alaska State driver's license and continued insurability under the Tribe's policy, or obtain the license within 90 days of hire.
National Board Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Alaska.
Active Alaska DEA certificate, including appropriate schedules for psychotropic medications.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to perform and complete ambulatory care competencies and credentialing as identified.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire.
Ability to conduct business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful, and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, coworkers, and others.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to integrate traditional and holistic approaches with modern wellness programs.
Knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Must comply with Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (ICPA) requirements to remain in the position.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience working with cultural diversities.

Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation, crisis intervention, medications, staff consultation, group visit participation, and other services as needed.
Participate in panel management, population-based care, staff meetings, and appropriate utilization of resources.
Use the Dene' Model of Care to assess un'ina and create treatment plans.
Analyze population data to identify high-leverage interventions for the un'ina panel and plan and implement in-person psychiatric care responsive to age- and diversity-specific mental health needs.
Coordinate care and confer with other providers regarding psychiatric care and treatment; assist in examining and treating un'ina.
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments of patients and relevant systems, formulate diagnoses, and plan behavioral health interventions.
Analyze assessment data to determine psychiatric diagnostic impressions using current DSM-5-TR criteria.
Develop and implement psychiatric plans of care, including psychopharmacology and coordinated-care therapy, and recommend interventions to support optimal mental health function.
Use decision-support tools, psychiatric drug interaction tools, and clinical practice guidelines when available and appropriate.
Collaborate as an active medical staff member with primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, therapists, and other members of the integrated care team to provide un'ina-centered care and improve health outcomes.
Use the electronic health record to document clinical activity and all un'ina encounters and manage the un'ina population.
Ensure compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies, and TERO ordinance.
Perform other duties and tasks requested by the supervisor that are consistent with the purpose of the position, department, and Kenaitze Indian Tribe objectives.
Complete ambulatory care competencies and credentialing as identified.