Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Company Description:

Axis Community Health a nonprofit established in 1972 provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 15000 individuals across all age groups in the Tri-Valley area. The mission of Axis Community Health isto provide quality affordable accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community.

Our mission is rooted in delivering high-quality patient care encompassing primary healthcare mental health support and dental are committed to ensuring access to essential healthcare services for every member of our community irrespective of financial status living situation or insurance coverage.

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Chief Integration Officer and Chief Medical Officer the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide essential mental health services to our diverse patient population. This position will diagnose treat and manage a range of mental health disorders while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner participates in collaboration and consultation with the Psychiatrist as determined by the Medical Director and in accordance with their licensure and level of experience.

Qualifications:

• Advanced Nurse Practitioner degree (MSN or DNP) from a recognized accredited university.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the provision of psychiatric services as a Nurse Practitioner. One to two years experience working in a primary care clinic setting is preferred.

• Current valid and unrestricted California licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner; NP 103 license/certification is preferred.

• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification is required.

• Bilingual in English/Spanish and/or other languages is highly desirable.

• Ability to keep accurate clear and legible records. Ability to work with Electronic Health Records (EHR).

• Proven ability to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse client population.

• Strong analytical employee relations and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent writing business communication editing and proofreading skills.

• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.

• Proactive self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must positively represent the organization at all times.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships.

• Must be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.

• Must be able to be at work regularly and on time.

• Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently or in a group setting.

• A can-do attitude attention to detail ability to organize and set priorities.

• Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM with minimal errors.

• Must have good computer skills using Microsoft Office and the ability to use Axis departmental systems.

• Must be able to use office equipment (i.e. copier fax etc.).

• This is a part-time position working5-10 hours per week.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain an ongoing patient load as cases are referred from both primary care and behavioral health.

• Conduct initial assessments and follow-up sessions as necessary.

• Complete documentation using the electronic health record in a timely fashion while adhering to related laws and regulations for documentation.

• Track patient progress and utilize screening measures as required.

• Monitor and coordinate the delivery of health services for clients related to integrated behavioral health care including linking with other treatment providers not only within the primary care setting.

• Assist the primary care provider in recognizing treating and managing mental health and psychosocial issues and contribute to the primary care team.

• Provide consultations for primary care medical providers or behavioral health staff as requested.

• Work in conjunction with a consulting psychiatric nurse practitioner as needed.

• Provide training to medical or integrated behavioral health staff as requested.

• Provide all services in accordance with accepted standards of care and Axis protocols within the parameters of agency contractual requirements.

• Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and training events as assigned.

• May be required to perform other related duties responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Benefits:

• Benefits are only available to employees working 30-40 hours per week (0.75-1.0 FTE).

• Employer paid health dental and vision benefits to the employee.

• Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.

• Participation in our Care-Based Incentive Plan.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Accrued paid time off with each pay period.

• Employee discount programs.

• Relocation bonus.

• License and DEA renewal fee reimbursement.

• Partial educational reimbursement.

• Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement program.

• Colleague Referral Bonus Program.

• **National Health Service Corps Student Loan Repayment Program Participant (HPSA score is 17).

**As a Primary Care Provider with Axis Community Health you may qualify for up to $50000 in loan repayment in exchange for a two-year service commitment.

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Work is normally performed in a typical clinic office work environment (and in some cases telecommuting sites). The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position if the accommodation request does not cause an undue hardship.

Physical: Occasionally required to carry/lift/push/pull/move up to 20lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing writing reaching over the shoulder reaching over the head reaching outward sitting walking on various surfaces standing and bending. Occasional travel to other Axis health centers and other occasional travel will be required.

Equipment: Frequently required to use repetitive motion of hands and feet to operate a computer keyboard telephone copier and other office equipment for extended periods.

Sensory: Frequently required to read documents written reports and signage. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise as in answering the phone interacting with staff etc. Must be able to speak clearly understand normal communication and be understood. Must be able to see clearly and have the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships to see objects where and as they actually are.

Cognitive: Must be able to analyze the information being received count accurately concentrate and focus on the given task summarize the information being received accurately interpret written data synthesize information from multiple sources write summaries as needed interpret written or verbal instructions and recognize social or professional behavioral cues.

Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office (medical clinic/office) environments. Rare exposure to dust and loud noises.

Disclaimer: This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities skills tasks or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted Axis Community Health reserves the right to modify or change the requirements of the job based on business necessity.

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