Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner EMPACT

La Frontera Center Inc.•Apache Junction, AZ

10h•Onsite

About The Position

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner performs specialized duties in clinical settings or off site; performs mental health assessments; manages the care of patients within the field of psychiatric mental health; provides health education to these patients. Works in a collaborative strength based, family centered service planning team environment. Performs clinically sound interventions to support client problem solution; provides appropriate customer service; maintains appropriate, organized documentation; attends Child and Family Team Meetings as available, provides clinical consultation and serves as a source for information and referral.

Requirements

Master’s degree or Doctorate in nursing.
Licensed by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a Registered Professional Nurse.
One year in a lead staff role.
One year of experience in Behavioral Health; community based experience preferred.
Knowledge and experience working with the Maricopa County Regional Behavioral Health Authority.
Must be eligible to obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card or have a valid card.
Must be at least 21 years of age at time of employment.
Attends scheduled departmental meetings to maintain connection with other members of the department and to learn of changes within the agency and within the greater mental health community.
Participates in supporting the operations of the Agency's Quality Improvement Program as directed.
Maintain a professional demeanor and positive working relationships and effective ongoing communication with all EMPACT SPC staff, referring organizations, behavioral health clients, parole officers, case managers, service coordinators and school personnel.
Work collaboratively with supervisor in the development and implementation of paperwork procedures.
Must also hold a certificate of specialty as an Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, or as a Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
The provider must be eligible to participate

Nice To Haves

Adequate computer skills preferred, as Outlook, Word and Next Gen (EHR).
Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conducts psychiatric evaluations including medical histories.
Evaluates complaints of an acute and chronic nature.
Formulates an initial diagnosis and treatment plan for individuals with common mental health problems.
Provides medication, medication monitoring, medication education, crisis response, direct mental health services, and medical record documentation, as required.
Develops working relationships with primary care clinics and coordinates care with PCP's and other professionals as indicated.
Provides support, psychotherapy and supportive counseling for clients in regards to psychosocial, environmental, and physical well being.
Collaborates with other professionals for less common and more complicated mental health problems.
Provides health education to clients, caregivers and family, as well as staff.
Monitors changes of clients with persistent mental illness.
Participate in agency fund raising activities as requested by management.