Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric
Job description
The Quinault Indian Nation is building a new wellness center in Aberdeen it says will usher in a “new era of whole person addiction treatment” to Grays Harbor County that will serve not only Quinault citizens, but the entire community.
All services will be available for both tribal and non-tribal members. A shuttle service to and from the facility will be available to clients, as well as a drop-in day care facility. The wellness center will offer social services, such as life skills, budgeting, on-site public benefit enrollment, case management and social services referrals. Having all these services in one location is designed to provide the support needed for long-term recovery. - The Daily World
Summary:
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing psychotherapy and medical evaluation to a range of clients having mental illness and substance abuse disorders.
Job Functions:
- Conducts medication assessments and crisis response to both new and existing clients.
- Develops individual service plans based upon assessment data and provides therapeutic interventions as necessary to include the provision of on-going medication management services.
- Provides consultation and health education to Quinault Wellness Center staff, caregivers, and clients as it is relative to the treatment and medication needs of the clients.
- Maintains documentation of services including patient service plans, progress notes, medication informed consent, treatment plan reviews, and all other required information within Quinault Wellness Center, federal, and state compliance standards.
- Interprets diagnostic or laboratory tests such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), renal functioning tests, and medication serum levels.
- Writes prescriptions for psychotropic medications as state and federal regulations allow.
- Meets regularly with Mental Health and SUDP Counselors to identify and coordinate optimum treatment plans for enrolled clients.
- Collaborates with consulting Psychiatrists as necessary to establish ongoing care of complex patient scenarios.
- Develops practice protocols for mental health problems based on review and evaluation of published research.
- Provides general health counseling services under the supervision of the Medical Director and follows the progress of patients. Makes appropriate records of findings during examinations and submits charts to the Medical Doctor for review and signature.
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric)
- Five (5) years’ experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Knowledge of the etiology of serious mental illness, developmental, and substance abuse disorders and their treatment by a variety of appropriate therapeutic interventions including psychopharmacology, nursing practice and medical evaluation, and physical diseases and their treatment.
- Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
- Knowledge of community resources and networking techniques, and of psychiatric and medical emergency stabilization.
- Knowledge and adherence to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR part 2). Applicants must always conduct self ethically and professionally.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and PHI requirements.
- Knowledge of common office and administrative procedures.
- Skills in the operation of a personal computer and standard office programs and equipment.
- Ability to maintain excellent personal and ethical boundaries. Empathy and good communication skills. Motivational interviewing skills or a desire to learn MI.
- Ability to work in a cross-culture environment and understands the social and cultural context of the patients at the Quinault Wellness Center, understanding the role of trauma, historical, community, family, and personal experience in wellness and recovery.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, and outside agencies.
Preferred:
- Substantial experience in substance abuse treatment strongly preferred.
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