Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job Description Advanced Nurse PractitionerJob DescriptionAbout USIPS is a behavioral healthcare company that specializes in outpatient mental health and substance use treatment for adults in socioeconomically diverse populations in Dallas, Ellis, and Kauffman Counties. IPS specializes in the provision of outpatient clinical services. Using empirically validated and evidence-based treatment, IPS strives to ensure the highest level of care for our clients. IPS' mission is to positively affect change by offering clinical and educational services that assist in reducing adult offender recidivism.IPS is seeking individuals that are passionate about helping those that struggle with mental illness, substance abuse, homelessness, and forensically involved clientele. We are currently seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our team!Job Purpose:Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Midlevel Provider is responsible for providing a full range of primary mental health and substance abuse treatment services to patients, with a focus on promotion of optimal mental health, prevention and treatment of psychiatric disorders, including medication management. Practice within licensed scope of practice with supervision/collaboration with the medical director, along with other team members.Daily responsibilities:Evaluate PatientsObtain and record health histories as appropriatePerform physical and development assessments as appropriateOrder appropriate diagnostic tests and labsPerform a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, including patient mental status, current and past histories of violence and self harm behavior, substance use, level of functioning, health behaviors, trauma, medical and social history, and family history.Develop appropriate differential diagnoses. This may include ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, identifying typical and atypical presentation of psychiatric disorders, differentiate psychiatric presentations of medical conditions and arrange for consultation evaluation and follow up as needed.Develop treatment plans for psychiatric and co-occurring substance use disorders based on practice guidelines and evidence based standards of care. This includes treatment of acute and chronic psychiatric and mental health issues.Initiate referrals as appropriate consulting with Supervising PhysicianComplete all documentation timely, efficiently and in its entiretyMaintain health record and document all items required for Meaningful UseAccurately completes all patient notes within 48 hoursForwards completed documentation to Supervising Provider for signature as neededAll outpatient patient charges are entered at the end of each patient encounterAddresses and completes all patient tasks dailyAssists supervising provider with completion of their tasksAssist with paperwork and forms as directed by the physicianReturns patient calls as neededCompletes call rotation as assigned by Medical DirectorCompletes end of day processVerify all messages have been handled for the dayEnsure tasks, labs, diagnostics have been reviewed and addressed as neededCommunicates with supervising physician any items that need to be addressed for the clinicLog off their work stations properlyRequirements/QualificationsLicensure Req: APRN-CNP, DEA certifiedPreferred addition: PMHNP-BCMasters Degree in NursingMust be a board certified/board eligible licensed Midlevel ProviderPsychiatric treatment experience preferred.Must be comfortable working in a small clinic environmentMust be a team player and be willing to put the needs of the patients firstExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsStrong computer proficiencyAbility to plan ahead, organize and manage multiple prioritiesWilling to become proficient in Medication Assisted Therapy for opioid use treatment (including training for suboxone prescribing).Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. IN PERSONLocation: 198 Union Blvd, Lakewood CO 80228Job Type: Full-timePay: $110,172-$152,859 per year#ZRMonday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. IN PERSON