Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (51990)

WESTCARE INC•Miami, FL

20d•$140,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) serves as the primary psychiatric provider for the Mobile Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program. This position is responsible for psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), induction services, psychotropic medication management, supportive medication management, and ongoing psychiatric follow-up care. The PMHNP functions as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team and works collaboratively with the Supervising Psychiatrist, RN Program Coordinator, Admissions Therapist, LPN, Case Manager/Appointment Specialist, and Peer Induction Specialists to provide comprehensive, recovery-oriented treatment services for individuals experiencing opioid use disorder and co-occurring behavioral health conditions. Services may be provided through a combination of office-based visits, telehealth services, and community-based treatment coordination.

Requirements

Excellent clinical assessment skills.
Strong psychiatric diagnostic abilities.
Must hold and maintain an active Drivers License.
Knowledge of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
Knowledge of substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Proficiency with telehealth technology and electronic health records.
Demonstrated knowledge of theoretical and practical concepts of individual, group and family behavior.
Demonstrated ability to deal with crisis situations.
Knowledge to deal with difficult people.
Demonstrated ability to handle a client concern/grievance according to agency protocol.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, external partners, and regulatory agencies.
Demonstrated ability to manage change and achieve results.
Demonstrated ability to expedite a voluminous flow of detailed work.
Demonstrated ability to prepare clear and precise reports.
Demonstrated ability to follow and interpret instructions.
Demonstrated ability to appropriately and efficiently identify, prioritize and follow through on assignments.
Maintains confidential files and records.
Working knowledge of behavioral health terminology.
Knowledge of WestCare Mission, goals and values.
Knowledge of Incident Reporting.
Knowledge of HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality.
Familiarity with WestCare services and programs.
Understanding of issues related to individuals with varied identities in prevention, intervention and treatment.
Understands that individuals with distinct community backgrounds, have different perceptions of health.
Demonstrates respect for individuals with varied identities when conducting assessments, developing Wellness and Recovery Plans, and providing services.
Understands that individuals with distinct community backgrounds define and perceive family and its importance differently.
Demonstrates ability to work effectively with individuals with distinct community backgrounds.
Ability to use trauma informed care principles including ensuring consumer safety, preventing/avoiding re-traumatization, maximizing trustworthiness, enhancing consumer choice, maximizing collaboration, and emphasizing empowerment.
Ability to identify and describe key signs, symptoms, impact and manifestations of trauma.
Aware of the differences between trauma informed and trauma-specific services.
Understands the bidirectional relationships among substance use and mental disorders and trauma.
Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program required.
Must hold and maintain an active Florida APRN license required.
Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) required.
Active DEA Registration required.
Active NPI Number required.
Ability to obtain credentialing through WestCare and contracted payers.

Nice To Haves

Experience in behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment preferred.
Experience with Medication-Assisted Treatment preferred.
Experience providing psychiatric evaluations and medication management preferred.
Experience with telehealth services preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
Complete diagnostic assessments.
Evaluate substance use history and treatment needs.
Assess risk factors including overdose risk, relapse risk, and psychiatric stability.
Develop individualized treatment recommendations.
Initiate and manage MAT services.
Conduct buprenorphine inductions and stabilization protocols.
Monitor response to treatment.
Adjust treatment plans based on clinical response.
Monitor medication adherence and effectiveness.
Address withdrawal symptoms and craving management.
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications when clinically indicated.
Prescribe supportive medications according to program protocols.
Review medication effectiveness, side effects, and adherence.
Review medication safety and diversion concerns.
Provide medication education to clients.
Review urine drug screening results.
Monitor treatment progress and recovery goals.
Identify concerns requiring higher levels of care.
Coordinate relapse intervention planning when appropriate.
Assess ongoing treatment engagement and retention.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
Collaborate with nursing staff, case management, admissions, and peer services.
Provide clinical recommendations regarding treatment progression.
Assist with transition planning into long-term recovery services.
Collaborate with the Supervising Psychiatrist regarding complex clinical cases, diagnostic clarification, medication consultation, high-risk clients, and clinical quality improvement.
Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.
Complete psychiatric evaluations in a timely manner.
Complete medication management documentation.
Maintain accurate clinical records in the electronic health record.
Complete required regulatory and program documentation.
Support implementation of Mobile MAT policies and procedures.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
Embrace and embody the Mission Statement, Guiding Principles, Clinical Vision, and Goals of WestCare Foundation.
Perform other duties as assigned.