Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) at Options Counseling and Family Services in Florence, Oregon

Job Description:

Sign-on Bonus, starting at $1,000!

Vision Statement

Options Counseling and Family Services supports the health, safety, equity, and well-being of our clients, families, employees, and communities.

Mission Statement

In partnership with members of the communities we serve, Options Counseling and Family Services promotes safety, healing, and empowerment for individuals and families.

Benefits

Options offers many benefits for our full-time employees (full-time is any employee working 30 hours per week or more). A list of all our benefits can be found on our website, here: https://wp.options.org/employment/benefits/

Highlights:

• Options pays 100% of the cost to cover employees for medical, dental, vision, basic term life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability


• 403b retirement plan with an agency match


• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) funded by Options to reimburse employees for a percentage of medical expenses related to employees' deductible


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Expense accounts are available


• Generous Paid Time-Off (PTO) policy that allows employees to earn up to four weeks in the first year of employment


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 100% funded by Options

General Description:

Provides psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy for children and adults in a community mental health clinic. Will work effectively as a mental health team to assist individuals and families in solving physical, mental, and social health problems. Responsibilities include initial and updated psychiatric evaluations, routine follow-up care, and medication management. Oversight and review of QMHPs’ annual service plans. Must be designated as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority.

Here's what you need to qualify:

The State of Oregon is requiring all Healthcare Providers and Healthcare Staff in Healthcare Settings to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series by October 18, 2021 or six weeks after FDA approval of the vaccines, whichever is later. New employees must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exemption/accommodation before beginning work. For more information, visit OAR 333-019-0010

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensed or license eligible PMHNP in the State of Oregon. Prescriptive experience required. Incumbent must have a DEA Registration number and meet any other credentialing requirements.

• Excellent organizational skills along with effective verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required




• Must have knowledge of current trends and concepts of professional nursing practices, as well as the principles and practices of common health problems, mental health, clinical assessment, and continuity of patient care and community aspects of health services




• Knowledge of common health problems, causes, treatment and prevention of communicable diseases, handicapping conditions, mental illness and other disabling conditions




• Must be knowledgeable on laws and regulations relating to the practice of medicine and nursing science basic to medicine (anatomy, psychophysiology, pharmacology, and microbiology)




• Able to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure




• Should be able to interface with mental health therapists and the medical community




• Should have excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and database management and record keeping software




• Must have respectful, open, unbiased, accepting attitude toward clients and their families




• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and/or fingerprinting

Preferred Qualifications:

Prefer at least two years of psychiatric nursing experience but will consider a recent graduate. Bilingual, Spanish/English, a plus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patient behavior, perform mental health assessments, construct and interpret a medical history, interpret selected laboratory tests, and identify problems and develop and implement treatment plans for patients




• Prescribe and manage patient medication




• Provide crisis intervention services as needed




• Assess for social service and chemical dependency needs and connect clients to appropriate in house case manager or clinician for referral




• Instruct in the prevention of disease, good health practices, and the health care of an ill or injured person




• Coordinate with other psychiatric and other medical services as needed




• Participate in case/psychiatric consultation




• When needed, share patient coverage with other In-House Nurse Practitioners/Psychiatrists




• Available after hours for call rotation




• Receive clinical supervision from Psychiatric Medical Consultant, and emergent case consultation and administrative supervision with Clinical Manager




• Provide Psychiatric consultation to the Mental Health Therapist and the NP Assistant, as needed




• Review and approve annual individual services plans of QMHPs for continuation of services if determined medically necessary




• Assist NP Assistant in responding to patient applications for Social Security Income




• Provide harm reduction counseling services around alcohol and drug use issues




• Work with Nurse Practitioner Assistant to refer clients for treatment, follow-up, and advocacy




• Serve as a resource to clinic providers and staff, regarding clients with mental health issues




• Coordinate treatment of shared clients as needed with primary care providers




• Assist in referral and transfer of clients to other service systems




• Participate in the development of standardized procedures, and in accordance with established protocol




• Attend meetings and participate as a team member with the Mental Health Program to coordinate and improve operations




• Maintain accurate and current client records, including timely Service Plans (SPs, authorization requests, and weekly progress notes within the electronic client record (ECR), and sign documents to meet federal and state regulatory standards




• Remain current and compliant with all charting and service delivery requirements for successful third-party billing as determined by Clinical Manager, Finance Officer, and Billing Department

Working Conditions:

• Extended periods of time sitting at workstation updating client records, and phone work




• Requires continual mental concentration and attention to details. Extended periods of focus and attention with frequent interruptions are required




• Mobility and dexterity sufficient to assist clients/staff and perform required job-related functions




• Ability to cope with clients who may use challenging or offensive language with potential for escalation to physical aggression

Salary:

$142,500.00

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