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Position Summary:

The psychiatric nurse practitioner, with an affiliation agreement of a psychiatrist if needed, provides services within the scope of his/her license/certification and according to the professional standards of his/her discipline. This position will have the responsibility of assessing and providing ongoing medication management and smoking cessation, as needed, to individuals, both children and adults. Provide psychiatric assessment which would integrate medical information if available, provide treatment, and development, maintenance, and supervision of medication and psychiatric treatment. Studies, diagnoses, formulates treatment program, and directs or treats patients with mental, emotional, substance and/or behavioral disorders utilizing a variety of therapeutic methods and medications.

Essential Accountabilities:

Be responsible to diagnosis and formulate treatment plan with the client for their psychiatric and substance abuse needs. Determine program participants diagnosis, the medication to be utilized during treatment. Will prescribe medication, order labs, prescribe physical tests as indicated for psychiatric medication administration and provide therapy and education. Reviews the appropriateness of any existing medication regimen through review of the medication record obtaining medication logs from external sources as needed and in consultation with the client, significant others with consent and staff. Uses this information to prescribe and/or administer medication; monitors the effects of the medication on the individuals mental and physical health. Document prescriptions and interventions. Completes all required forms and documentation in the client electronic health record. Conducts Psychiatric evaluations and updates as needed and required by regulations. As needed, assist/empower individuals to identify and achieve recovery goals in chosen life roles/environments. Receive supervision by and report to the Psychiatrist and/or Division Director. Participates in provider group supervision. Follows licensing regulations for NPP for supervision. Function as a vital part of an interdisciplinary team environment. Must be able to read typed and written correspondence, clinical notes, communication log, minutes of meeting, and doctor orders. Always maintain confidentiality in accord with all Federal/State guidelines. Work schedules may be subject to change. Represent agency and Clinic at inter-agency meetings and conferences. Participate in the development of new service initiatives, including research, analysis, and preparation of written reports. Participate in all audit processes. Participate in staff meetings and/or training as directed. This does not exclude the assignment of duties or exclude the performance of other duties, not mentioned, as assigned by supervisors. Working knowledge of telehealth and willingness to utilize if needed. Will participate in specific training for telehealth, i.e., engagement and confidentiality Staff person will take part in case conference meetings, high risk, supervision meetings with Clinic Director. Demonstrate knowledge of childhood development and psychiatric disorders, cultural competency, family driven, youth guided, strength based and trauma informed care. Has or will develop a basic understanding of Evidence Based Treatment models to insure consistency in approach to clientele. Adhere to confidentiality laws and guidelines. Cultural competency and sensitivity. Has an understanding of suicide prevention, intervention and postvention. Training to enhance skill will be available. Understands trauma-informed care (TIC) and will present themselves in a professional manner demonstrating the TIC model in all interactions. Participate in trainings as directed by Program Director and self-directed interest.