Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides patient care for students of the Claremont Colleges Community. Works collaboratively with the psychiatrist medical and counseling providers and others to provide patient assessment and diagnosis formulate treatment plans prescribe medications order laboratory tests interpret test results provide patient education prepare medical records and refer patients for inpatientcare in accordance with statutes regulations and protocols regulating the profession. These duties are performed within the framework of authorized policies and protocols providing mentalhealth care to students at The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services.

This position reports to the Director of MCAPS and will work under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Student Health Services.

COMPENSATION

Pay: The 9-month annual salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with the duties responsibilities and qualifications required for the position between $14444.44 - $15808.78 per month ($130000-$142279).

This position is eligible for our employment benefits package including:

• 10% retirement contributions after one year (no matching required)

• Tuition Remission and Professional Development funds

• Access to fitness facilities

• Generous time off including paid holidays personal and sick time and a paid Winter Closure

• Medical Dental Vision

Work Schedule: This is an exempt full-time nine-month (mid-August through mid-May) position. The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MondayFriday. Holiday weekend and evening work hours may be required. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the organization or business unit. This department has an adjusted holiday schedule in which certain holidays are worked due to students being on campus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Clinical Responsibilities (Direct Client Care):

• See patients on an appointment basis receiving referrals from and consulting with MCAPS clinicians

• Assess diagnose and treat acute and chronic psychiatric disorders

• Provides patient medication evaluation assessments diagnosis treatment plans and follow-up medication check appointments in accordance with statutes regulations and protocols regulating the profession.

• Oversees and monitors psychotropic medications prescribed to clients.

• Makes appropriate referrals for concerns outside field of expertise and/or beyond the scope of MCAPS services and refers patients for inpatient or outside community care as necessary.

• Promptly complete thorough patient electronic records which
  include visit notes phone calls messages review of test results
  and prescription management

• Meet and consult with clinical supervisor as required by law

• Provides psychiatric health services education counseling and emotional support.

• Provide patient education regarding medications risks benefits and reasonable outcome expectations.

• Communicates with patients and engages in follow-up as necessary.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• Consult with MCAPS staff regarding shared clients

Other Clinical Responsibilities:

• Consult with other MCAPS staff professionals students administrators parents and college officials (with proper releases) regarding clinical issues/situations

• Compose client initial Medication Evaluation Intake reports Med-check/progress notes and termination reports

• Maintain accurate patient records while adhering to HIPPA/FERPA/the fields laws regulations and ethical codes/guidelines

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Attend weekly disposition meetings

• Attend staff meetings

• Attend supervision meetings with the primary medical supervisor

• Participate in professional development opportunities and in-service training

• Maintain credentials licensure and malpractice insurance

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Three years of experience related to the above-described duties.

• Masters of Science in Nursing with a Psychiatric/Mental Health emphasis from an accredited college or university.

• California State License for RN and NP

• Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in California.

• Current and active DEA License in the State of California

• Active Furnishing License in the state of California

Experience:

• Three years of experience related to the above-described duties.

• Experience in providing clinical psychiatric diagnosis and prescribing psychotropic medications to clients as indicated

• Experience in working clinically with college students or college-age clients and working with crisis situations including hospitalizations suicidality psychosis Eating Disorders academic management working in a high-demand environment etc..

• Experience in psychiatric assessment diagnosis and treatment for depression anxiety alcohol/drugs abuse psychotic disorders and developmental concerns frequently faced by college-age students.

• Ability to work within a culturally diverse population while being aware of issues of difference diversity and social justice

Certifications/Licenses:

• Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner degree and license to work independently and without supervision NP103.

• Current California License

• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification. Ongoing training for recertification is provided.

Other:

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical science the neurobiology of psychiatric disorders treatment methods and management of psychiatric conditions and medications

• Demonstrated ability to manage the fluctuation of clinical caseload and maintain appropriate records in a timely manner.

• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with employees and external agencies

• Sensitivity to and embracement of individuals that represent cultural religious ethnic and lifestyle diversity.

• Excellent oral written and interpersonal skills. Ability to work as a team member within the Center and throughout campus.

• Understanding of and/or experiences in residential liberal arts college environment

• Ability to prepare comprehensive intake case histories

• Ability to quickly assess emergency psychiatric situations and
  provide the necessary prompt course of action

• Demonstrated skills in diagnostic clinical decision-making and
  critical thinking

• Demonstrated ability to provide accurate psychiatric diagnosis
  and treatment

• Possession of good customer service and public relations
  skills and the ability to effectively establish and maintain working
  relationships within a diverse multicultural population of students
  and staff in a university community

• Compassion sensitivity and strong communication skills

• A high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality to appropriately manage delicate and urgent patient situations

• Ability to collaborate and form effective relationships with colleagues physicians staff and patients

• Ability to solve problems and manage changing priorities

• Ability to work with an Electronic Health Records System for Client notes and scheduling

Preferred Education:

• Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner degree and license to work independently and without supervision

• Two years of experience related to the above-described duties.

• Experience working on a college campus with a college population

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to perform work that involves prolonged sitting and occasional standing and walking.

• The role routinely requires working in indoor and occasional outdoor environments.

• Employees must be able to communicate effectively in person and by phone or other devices read and interpret printed or electronic materials and constantly perform computer-based work requiring repetitive hand and wrist movement.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

ADA/OSHA:

This job description defines the essential job duties of this position which the incumbent must be able to perform to fulfill the purpose and requirements of this position. The qualifications stated are required to perform the essential functions of this position or the individual must demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other qualifications not listed in this job description.

The Claremont Colleges Services expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to us via email at or via phone at (909) 607- 9603.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

TCCS is an equal opportunity employer. TCCS managers make employment decisions on the basis of merit with the aim of having the best available person in every job. TCCS prohibits discrimination based on all characteristics protected by federal state or local law or ordinance or regulation. TCCS also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.