Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington•Wenatchee, WA

85d•$148,000 - $164,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides psychiatric services to identified clients who are enrolled for mental health services. This is a fully on-site role in our Wenatchee, WA clinic with minimal travel up to two days per month to our Yakima clinic for on-site appointments. We currently have two positions available: Position 1: Caseload is primarily adults and some adolescents who are receiving outpatient counseling services or are part of the New Journeys first episode psychosis program. New graduates or experienced prescribers will be considered for this position. Position 2: Caseload is primarily adults, including those with serious and persistent mental illness who are receiving treatment with our PACT (Program of Assertive Community Treatment) team. This role requires at least 2 years of prescribing experience to individuals with high acuity mental illness; 5 years of prescribing experience preferred.

Requirements

MSN or DNP required with focus as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Prior experience as a psychiatric prescriber preferred but not required
Experience using Electronic Health Records (EHR) for clinical documentation
Good interpersonal skills
Possess good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to provide service in a culturally competent manner
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner within the community
Current ARNP and RN licensure without any restrictions in the State of Washington
DEA registration
Valid Washington State driver’s license and required minimum liability insurance for WA State
Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities’ liability insurance provider
Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Nice To Haves

5 years of prescribing experience preferred (for Position 2)
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Perform psychiatric evaluations and medication management services
Provides psychiatric services to enrolled individuals
Evaluate clients potentially in need of psychotropic medication
Prescribe, monitor, and evaluate results of medication prescribed to consumers
Educate clients on benefits and risks of all medications prescribed
Order and evaluate laboratory tests as indicated for appropriate medical and psychiatric care.
Provide consultation to facilitate client care
Consult with Catholic Charities clinical staff as needed
Coordinate and/or consult with outside physicians for psychiatric or medical management of a client under Catholic Charities care
Ensure accuracy of psychiatric diagnoses and assessments conducted by Mental Health staff
Provide expertise and clinical leadership in the development of treatment and discharge planning
Oversee quality and suitability of treatment and discharge planning for consumers
Provide education and training to clinical staff regarding diagnose, treatment planning, use and abuse of medications, health maintenance and related clinical issues
Demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with agency policies and procedures
Follow front office and departmental procedures established for effective program management.
Follow agency infection control policies and procedures.
Provide services and maintain records to meet BHO requirements, level of care standards, and agency guideline
Maintain productivity (direct client contact) at 70%
Meet regularly with provider specific staff regarding systemic issues impacting patient care
Participate in team building and coordination to improve program operations and quality of service delivery
Document all clinical activities in conjunction with agency guidelines and procedures
Complete and submit progress notes and provider specific in a timely fashion using the agency’s EHR.
Maintain the security of CareLogic or other EHR system(s)
Ensure medication consents are documented and current
Provide legal documentation as required
Understand and comply with all relevant regulatory and safety standards and requirements.
Complete training and licensing requirements in accordance with professional standards of the discipline
Submit licenses and insurance information within 10 days of renewal
Completes paperwork or online applications to assist with credentialing for third party payers.
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of vacation
12 days of sick leave per year
Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage
Optional dental and vision insurance plans
Majority of health insurance premiums paid by Catholic Charities
Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment