Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (4452)

Cvhs Health Services • Petersburg, VA

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About The Position

Provides direct patient care within an integrated behavioral health care model for a diverse, underserved clinical population of all ages. The role includes comprehensive assessment, diagnostic formulation, treatment planning, evidence-based treatment, crisis intervention, case management, and timely electronic medical record documentation. The practitioner contributes to team-based, patient-centered care and participates in organizational, clinical, and quality improvement activities. The role also involves developing working relationships with local organizations to strengthen the continuum of care.

Requirements

• Meet professional and legal standards for clinical practice in a primary care setting.
• Be licensed to practice as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Virginia.
• Be eligible for reimbursement from third-party payers.
• Have three years of prior practice experience in a public behavioral health or medical setting.
• Demonstrate psychiatric medication management capabilities.
• Be willing to continuously learn and update clinical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with integrated behavioral health care and brief, problem-focused therapies.
• Mental Health First Aid certification; this can be obtained after employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an integrated behavioral health care model to a diverse, underserved population of all ages.
• Complete comprehensive assessments within program guidelines.
• Formulate diagnostic impressions through client and family interviews, identifying strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs to develop treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based treatment for individuals, families, and groups, including crisis intervention and case management.
• Complete appropriate, adequate, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record, including electronic documentation of clinical contacts within 72 hours.
• Participate in CVHS organizational, clinical, and quality improvement meetings, representing the practice site and behavioral health.
• Participate in meetings relevant to the clinical practice site, such as provider meetings, staff meetings, quality assurance committee meetings, and health center week planning.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with local organizations to improve the continuum of care for patients, including attending local service-provider networking meetings and sharing information about CVHS services.
• Support a team-based approach to patient-centered medical care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed