Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Children and General Mental Health Adults

Southwest Network • Chandler, AZ

246d

About The Position

This position directs, coordinates, and provides medical/clinical services to specified members within a specific clinic. This includes engagement, assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, family meetings, supportive psychotherapy, patient education, and risk assessment, and discharge planning. Has a defined caseload, has productivity goals, and meets the psychiatric needs of any member assigned to their clinic. Participates in on-call rotation for the system. Participates in utilization management and quality improvement activities. Functions as the senior clinician on the team.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited nurse practitioner program required.
• Must possess Psychiatric Mental Health Certification or be ANCC certified as a Psy-NP.
• Licensed by the State of Arizona; valid DEA certification.
• At least one (1) year experience as a full-time psychiatric nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority following N.P. licensure or three (3) years experience as a full-time psychiatric registered nurse prior to N.P. licensure.
• Must maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Options certifications.
• Must maintain a valid Arizona state fingerprint clearance card.
• Must maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and car insurance.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to maintain excellent member and family relationships and provide excellent customer service.
• Thorough and working knowledge of psychiatric and co-occurring disorders.
• Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to stay organized and have critical thinking, time management and problem solving skills.
• Ability to utilize multiple types of office equipment (i.e. phones, copier, fax, etc.).
• Ability to type 25 to 40 WPM is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to utilize the internet and various web browsers.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and provide medical/clinical services to specified members within a specific clinic.
• Engagement, assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, family meetings, supportive psychotherapy, patient education, and risk assessment.
• Manage a defined caseload and meet productivity goals.
• Participate in on-call rotation for the system.
• Engage in utilization management and quality improvement activities.
• Function as the senior clinician on the team.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Health Savings and Flex Spending account options.
• Paid sick, vacation and holiday time (10 paid holidays per year!).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement plan (403b) with company match.
• Disability insurance.
• Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree