Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Summary of PositionThis position will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management services to an especially diverse population within a primary care setting. As a member of the behavioral health team at Community Health Centers of Greater Dayton (CHCGD), this position will work collaboratively with the Psychiatrist, Behavioral Health Director, Behavioral Health Consultants, Primary Care Physicians, and other administrative and operational staff to ensure continuity of care for patients meeting criteria for mental health, substance use, and other related psychiatric illnesses. This position will serve the child, adolescent, and adult populations. The CHCGD organization currently has six site locations and services can be provided as office-based services and telehealth services as well.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides psychiatric evaluations and medication management servicesProvides diagnosis and medication education to patients and their familiesProvides Behavioral Health consultations to Primary Care Providers and other member of the Behavioral Health team as neededFacilitates the hospitalization of patients served who require inpatient careMaintains agreed upon level of productivityComplete disability questionnaires for behavioral health patients who apply for disability if appropriateRefers patients to appropriate resources in the community such as vocational rehabilitationAttends regular meetings with the team for coordination of careAttends regular meetings and expected.Formulates plan of care for clients.Documents patient assessment/intervention data in medical records using established medical record forms and documentation practices.Provides patient education to individuals and groups about health maintenance and management of chronic disease process and mental health conditions.Communicates facts, ideas, and skill that change knowledge, attitudes, values, beliefs, behaviors, and practices if individuals and families.Responds to crisis situations according to policy, protocol, and site/organizational need.Demonstrates communication skills that are clear, effective, facilitate patient care and team functioning, and is respectful of differences.Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team to facilitate teamwork, improve patient care processes and outcomes.Participates in Clinical Quality Improvement initiativesEstablishes and maintains professional working relationship with other members of the organization overall.Maintains professional competence by pursuing opportunities for continuous learning, attending continuing education offerings, reading professional literature, and engaging in other activities, which develop new knowledge and skills.Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, personnel, behavioral health, medical and clerical policies and procedures.Adheres to the standards and policies of the Organizational Privacy/Security and Compliance Programs, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, OIG, guidelines, and other State and Federal laws).Performs other duties as assigned.Required Skills or AbilitiesExperience in delivering high-quality, patient-centered careAble to document and navigate EHR independentlyAbility to maintain patient confidentialityAbility to effectively communicate in both written and oral expression with patients, team members, other CHCGD internal/external partners and associates displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions.Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to work effectively on multidisciplinary teamLanguage Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general and professional documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situationsMust possess the ability to make independent decisions and be a resource to the team and organization overallAbility to foster teamwork; train and direct the work of team members and colleaguesExcellent organizational skills, including the ability to work productively and make independent decisions.Required Knowledge, Experience or Licensure/RegistrationMasters or Doctorate Degree in Nursing with focus on Psychiatric nursingGraduation from a certified advance practice program specializing in psychiatry/mental health - RequiredAt least 1-2 years of experience as a psychiatric providerAbility to work with both adult and youth/child populations RequiredExperience in telemedicine - PreferredMust be certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)Must possess an unrestricted license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the state of OhioMust have a valid DEA number and unrestricted DEA license in OhioMust be able to maintain credentials and licensure with all major insurance companies and licensing boards with the assistance of CHCGD credentialing staff.Physical Requirements:Ability to stand for extended periods of timeAbility to sit for extended periods of timeAbility to type/keyboard proficiently to accomplish demands of positionAbility to travel between locations independently as needed