Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Requirements

• A Nurse Practitioner with board certification as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP)
• An unrestricted license in the State of Ohio.
• Licensure or eligibility as a Medicaid provider in Ohio is required.
• Ability to work well with individuals of diverse ages, cultures, races, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, disabilities, gender and sexual orientation.
• Ability to communicate with others verbally and in writing (computer literacy helpful).
• Ability to identify withdrawal symptoms and addictive behavior of chemically dependent individuals
• Ability to identify medical complications during treatment and respond appropriately
• Patient-centered, trauma informed and projects a caring attitude.
• Ability to direct and motivate teams and patients through appropriate oral and written communication
• Ability to create and maintain schedules.
• Good understanding of the treatment program
• Values accurate and timely documentation in the medical chart, and monitors same in reporting staff
• Excellent understanding of infection control issues and ability to be proactive in implementing safeguards
• Ability to handle medical emergencies – Code Blue
• Ability to input into and retrieve patient data from an electronic medical record effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both a small group setting and in a large public forum.
• Demonstrated ability to set goals and accomplish those goals at a personal and corporate level.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively.
• Ability to direct and motivate staff through appropriate oral and written communication.
• Ability to work well with individuals of diverse ages, cultures, races, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, disabilities, gender, and sexual orientation.
• Values timeliness and accuracy of data and reports.
• Contract negotiation skills.
• Ability to navigate the building and monitor staff activity.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
• Ability to communicate, converse and exchange information with others.
• Ability to perceive communications via email, phone or in person.

Nice To Haves

• ASAM certification is a plus.
• Previous experience providing medical care in an addiction treatment and behavioral health inpatient setting is helpful.
• Provider numbers for Kentucky and Indiana are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain outpatient Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Collaborate with nursing as needed to determine medical eligibility.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations for inpatient and outpatient programs.
• Perform a physical examination and document the physical history of each patient within the approved time frame, as needed.
• Coordinate post-discharge referrals for ongoing medical care, as appropriate.
• Initiate Standing Orders.
• Maintain managed care requirements, including timely and appropriate medication formulary utilization.
• Assist in development, coordination, and completion of educational programs for staff, patients, and community as appropriate.
• Act as a liaison to third-party payers on behalf of CAT and its patients.
• Assess, diagnosis and prescribe medical/mental and rehabilitative treatment appropriately.
• Provide guidance on the mental health aspects of treatments in inpatient withdrawal management/residential, outpatient mental health, and MAT.
• Provide positive guidance for all areas of patient medical care.
• Perform duties within the context of the latest Joint Commission standard policies and plans.
• Oversee coordination of care by attending/participating in clinical staffing.
• Ensure the organization meets and surpasses Joint Commission, managed care and other accreditation standards relative to medical services.
• Assist with and participate in CAT quality improvement processes.
• Participate in peer review as assigned.