Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

PCC COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTER • Chicago, IL

110d • $121,000 - $139,000

About The Position

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive mental health care to patients across the lifespan. Maintain patient care hours at designated site as determined by the Manager of Psychiatric Care and Chief Medical Officer. Follow PCC’s policies for scheduling, access, chart documentation and availability for communication regarding clinical matters during regular business hours. Patient volume expectation is 7 to 8 patients scheduled per 4-hour clinical session. Number of sessions worked is based on FTE status (e.g. 1.0 FTE = 8 clinical sessions, 2 admin sessions). The number of sessions per week may be modified based upon clinic need, supervision commitments, etc. Modifications are approved by the Manager of Psychiatric Care or Chief Medical Officer. Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for patients across the lifespan. Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with best practices and regulatory standards. Participate in monthly individual and/or group supervision from a Board Certified Psychiatrist. Provide care via telehealth platforms as needed, in compliance with state and federal regulations. Demonstrates ability to provide consultation and academic support to primary care providers in the areas of behavioral medicine. Demonstrates ability to utilize evidence based practices in the provision of behavioral medicine. Demonstrates ability to integrate quality improvement measures into clinical practice. Demonstrates ability to provide mental health consultation and medication management including: Bio-psycho-social assessment that results in diagnostic conclusions, Treatment planning and expected outcomes in alignment with patient identified problem and diagnosis. Demonstrates ability to perform crisis intervention that is needed for the patient.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher from accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Board certified/Board eligible in child, adolescent, and/or adult psychiatry.
• Demonstrated skills in the clinical practice arena and the ability to work and collaborate on a health care team.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently handle a demanding workload involving multiple tasks.
• Intermediate computer skills in word processing, automated clinical information systems, accessing emails, and conducting internet research.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written communications.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for patients across the lifespan.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with best practices and regulatory standards.
• Participate in monthly individual and/or group supervision from a Board Certified Psychiatrist.
• Provide care via telehealth platforms as needed, in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Provide consultation and academic support to primary care providers in the areas of behavioral medicine.
• Utilize evidence based practices in the provision of behavioral medicine.
• Integrate quality improvement measures into clinical practice.
• Provide mental health consultation and medication management including bio-psycho-social assessment, treatment planning, and expected outcomes.
• Perform crisis intervention as needed for the patient.

Benefits

• Full Time position
• Salary range of $121,000.00 - $139,000.00

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees