Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

**URGENT HIRE - SIGN ON BONUS - NEW HIRE ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATION INCENTIVE**

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) applies professional psychiatric evaluation, medication prescription, and nursing care to a variety of adult patients with psychiatric disorders. The PMHNP-BC gains the cooperation of patients, keeps accurate charts and records, conducts psychosocial assessments, establishes psychiatric diagnoses, and evaluates diagnostic tests. The PMHNP-BC works in various programs settings, such as residential, day programs (PHP), outpatient, supportive housing, serving an adult population with serious to mild mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

WHO WE ARE

Looking to make a difference? Our mission at Interim is to provide services and affordable housing to supporting members of our community with mental illness by building productive and satisfying lives in a world in which people with mental illness are able to live, work, learn and participate fully in the community. Join our team and instill hope in the community.

WHAT WE OFFER

Relocation package may be offered to hired candidate. In addition, an exceptional benefit package for full-time employees including; Medical/Dental/Vision/403(b) retirement plan and Life Insurance. Part-time employees are eligible for Medical and 403(b) retirement plan. Offers competitive vacation and sick time.

HOW TO APPLY

COMPENSATION

$178,589 - $232,565 annually. Exempt; Not eligible for overtime. Part-time (20-32 hours/week) or full-time (33-40 hours/week). Compensation based on education and experience.

REPORTS TO

Clinical & Program Development Officer/Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Current R.N. license in the state of California. Nurse Practitioner certification by the California Board of Registered Nursing (board certified psychiatric mental health practitioner). Graduate of an Accredited School of Nurse Practitioner Program (MSN or DNP) required. National Certification by recognized board-American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) OR American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Furnishing privileges and DEA License with the California Board of Registered Nursing. BLS Certification. Demonstrated knowledge of psychiatric illnesses including substance use disorders.

The applicant must not be a current Medi-Cal provider for the Alliance network in either Merced, Santa Cruz or Monterey County.

Drivers license for at least two years and driving record acceptable to insurance carrier.

Valid California driver's license; auto in safe operating condition; auto liability insurance; good driving record; criminal record clearance; proof of authorization to work in the United States as required by Immigration and Reform Act of 1986. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred: Three (3) years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a Psychiatric setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Psychiatrically evaluate, assess, diagnose, treat assigned patients, including prescribing psychotropic and other medications as indicated.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluation including social and medical histories, and mental health status.
• Create, initiate, and implement a plan of treatment including physical assessment as indicated.
• Prescribe initial and follow psychotropic medications, conducting regular assessments of therapeutic responses and side effects.
• Administer Intramuscular (IM) psychotropic medications.
• Conduct and assist with individual and group counseling as needed.
• Educate patients’ psychotropic medications and monitor in accordance with recommended guidelines.
• Collaborate with primary care providers in assessment of patient physical health and psychiatrists in assessment of patient mental health, making appropriate referrals to providers for further assessment and/or treatment, including dual diagnosis treatment.
• Meet with patients in person and via telehealth, collaborating and consulting regularly with support staff to evaluate effectiveness and potential side effects of medications.
• Evaluate patients for potential abuse, neglect, risk of danger to self and others, or grave disability, assisting patients and families in securing the least restrictive environment to ensure safety.
• Conduct 5150 evaluations and completes 5150 applications as needed.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing, with patients, families, facility and clinic personnel, and others.
• Document care in an electronic medical record according to Medicare, Medi-Cal or commercial insurance payor standards within 72 hours of patient care and according to agency guidelines.
• Participate in meetings and supervision.
• Establish and maintain effective and person-centered relations with patients, families and support staff.
• Maintain a comfortable, safe, non-institutional ambiance in services.
• Contribute to organization-wide quality management and improvement efforts by consistently providing highest quality of professional interventions, fulfilling all documentation requirements, and proactively seeking ways to enhance the quality of services.
• Provide on-site crisis assessment and management of patients during regular work hours, both on-site and over the phone, during other hours.
• Document services effectively using an Electronic Medical Records with 70% of total hours worked documented.
• Participate in clinical supervision with MD to maintain licensing PMHNP-BC standards.
• Learn and comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures.
• Maintain patient and family member confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA standards.
• Available to consult in emergency crisis.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to: operate a motor vehicle; climb stairs; write and communicate in English; enter data on a computer screen; read documents being word-processed, etc.; answer phones and communicate with staff, residents and agency visitors; meet the requirements of the classification and have mobility, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. Capable of the following extended activities: standing, sitting, climbing stairs. Capable of the following intermittent activities: lifting 25 pounds or more and bending in the performance of infrequently performed office duties.

This job description is intended to have an accurate reflection of the qualifications and job duties; current management reserves the right to revise the job at any given time when circumstances change. This job description replaces all previous description for this position.

Interim, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Interim Inc. is guided by the precept that in no aspect of its programs, services or employment practices shall discrimination be permitted because of race, color, national origin, gender, age, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, citizen status, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristic protected by state or federal law. To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, reasonable accommodations are made for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability, unless hardship, direct threat to health or safety, or other job-related consideration exists. Individuals who feel that they have been unlawfully discriminated against because of membership in one of the protected classes should contact the following: Director of Human Resources, Interim, Inc., PO Box 3222, Monterey, CA 93942. (831) 649-4522.