Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

MACT Health Board Inc • Sutter Creek, CA

8d • $150,198 - $210,396 • Onsite

About The Position

Since 1969, MACT Health Board’s mission has been to improve the health status of the American Indian and Alaskan Native population. Our goal is to continue to provide high quality care to our patients throughout a variety of services, including Medical, Behavioral Health, Chiropractic, Dental, Optometry, Massage Therapy, Women’s Health, and more. MACT Health Board is seeking an empathetic Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for a Full Time role working in a clinical setting. As a member of the health care team, the PMHNP provides quality mental health services.

Requirements

• Hold a licensure of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from the Board of Registered Nursing
• Hold an active DEA with schedule #2 authority.
• Experience providing therapeutic support to culturally diverse populations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated through the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments within the MACT organization.
• Experience with automated data systems and EHR, NextGen preferred.
• Current BLS/ALS certificate
• Must pass Occupational Health Screening.
• Must possess a valid form of identification as listed on the U.S. Department of Justice I-9 form, verified using the E Verify system.
• Clean DMV driving record and MACT auto insurance driving eligibility (determined by auto insurance carrier).
• The position requires an awareness and keen appreciation of American Indian traditions, customs, and socioeconomic needs and the ability at all times to meet and deal effectively in contacts with Indian health organizations which requires tact, courtesy, discretion, resourcefulness and good judgment in handling functions of a sensitive nature.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat acute and chronic mental health concerns.
• Conduct and record mental health examinations with assessment of normal and abnormal findings.
• Support dual diagnosis with other departments and/or providers. Support the diagnosis and understanding of Substance Abuse Disorders.
• Recognize cases that are out of scope of practice and consult with supervisors.
• Arrange all follow-up lab work, x-rays, outside patient care needs such as consultations with other providers with the Medical Receptionist.
• Participate in a system of therapeutic care that provides support and strength to the patients.
• Develop treatment plans tailored to patients’ needs. Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques (e.g., CBT, DBT). Prescribe and manage medications.
• Provides preventative outreach/programming/trainings and represents MACT behavioral health at community events such as outreaches, critical incident debriefing, workshops, and other situations on an as needed basis.
• Work with other integrative healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care. Provide expert advice to schools, businesses, or legal entities within the psychiatrist's scope of clinical practice. Crisis intervention of related social service situations.
• Provides same-day, walk-in, and crisis intervention services to clients of MACT Inc with urgent mental health concerns, including risk assessment, safety planning, and stabilization, in alignment with MACT protocols and ethical standards of care.
• Maintain case records and reports as required within the regulations and requirements of our funding agencies.
• Must track and meet requirements needed to obtain and maintain Board Certification, DEA license, and PMHNP licensure.
• Maintains compliance with ethical standards in the execution of services in accordance with the California Board of Registered Nursing and American Psychological Association, MACT Health Board, Inc. policies, local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Attends professional development opportunities and maintains licensure status.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and life insurance benefits at no-cost to the employee
• 403(b) retirement plan, PTO including vacation, sick time, paid holidays and more
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Direct Student Loan Contributions: Our BenefitED program allows us to make direct quarterly contributions to your student loans to help you pay them off faster
• Continuing Education credits: We empower our providers to stay at the top of their field. We offer reimbursement for continuing education and licensure fees.

What This Job Offers

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