Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

General Statement of Duties

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides psychiatric care to patients in a primary care clinic, diagnosing, triaging, and providing prescription medications for a complex patient population with behavioral and mental health diagnoses. Develops treatment plans and provides brief intervention strategies for patients. Collaborates and consults with medical providers, behavioral health consultants, mental health providers, and other care partners to ensure safe, effective, high-quality treatment for patients.
 

Responsibilities and Essential Functions 

· Provides direct patient care within the scope of psychiatry in an outpatient primary care setting. The incumbent works independently and interdependently with other medical providers, behavioral health professionals, and visiting specialists.

· Examines, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic mental health conditions.

· Use current evidence-based guidelines in creating diagnostic and treatment plans

· Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate an effective and efficient program that will appropriately meet the needs of the patient population utilizing best care practices, industry standards, organizational guidelines, appropriate accreditation standards, and applicable federal laws, including HIPAA.

· Provide consultation to other clinic providers either in person or by telephone.

· Consult with clinic physicians, specialists, or other health care professionals as appropriate.

· Assess patient needs for specialty referrals, diagnostic and in-patient care and make appropriate referrals. 

· Provide patients and family members with counseling and education regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and need for follow up as appropriate during each patient visit. Verify and document that the patient understands diagnosis, treatment and follow-up recommendations as required by uniform data system, meaningful use and patient centered medical home standards. 

· Dispense medications in accordance with State of Oregon Pharmacy Board policies.

· Assist with meeting clinic patient care team productivity and quality care standards.

· Participate in development and utilization of practice guidelines and procedures.

· Participate in audits, and meet standards of Quality Improvement, Risk Management and Utilization Management programs.

· Complete accurate and timely documentation in patient records and encounters within 24-48 hours after the patient visit.

· Maintenance of credentials is essential for practice, to include licensure, certification, and CME.  

· Maintains good attendance, is punctual and works full scheduled shift as a condition of employment.

· Demonstrates respectful, professional and appropriate behavior that supports a team-oriented work environment.

· Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, core values and goals of LCHC and its healthcare delivery including the ability to integrate values of justice, respect, compassion, excellence and stewardship into appropriate programs and services.

· Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications and Other Essential Functions

· Establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with staff, patients, vendors, and the public

· Maintain excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to practice effective professional communication

· Thrive and promote group cohesion as a team member in a rapidly changing environment

· Follow detailed and written oral instructions

· Multi-task and adjust priorities in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining focus and managing disruptions and/or unexpected needs

· Accept feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manage any conflicts 

· Maintain excellent organization skills

· Execute and track detail-oriented projects and deadlines

· Demonstrate professionalism

· Demonstrate good judgement while working independently or as part of a team 

· Maintain punctual attendance

· Maintain general computer and keyboarding skills

· Graduate from an accredited psychiatric nurse practitioner program

· Minimum of two years’ experience as a licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities as outlined in this job description. 

Preferred Qualifications

· Intermediate or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Products: Excel, Outlook, Word, and Power Point

· Knowledge of Federally Qualified Health Centers

· Prior education or equivalent work experience in a family practice clinic setting.

· Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex medical documents.

Physical Demands Required to Fulfill Essential Functions of this Position

Employee must be able to: sit or stand for long periods of time; focus on tasks while in an active office environment where conversation and noise is prevalent; operate a keyboard, write, speak, and hear; read small print both on paper and on a computer screen for long periods of time and, occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. 

Additional Requirements

· Submit to and pass a drug test

· Successfully complete a criminal background check

· Maintain HIPAA compliance and follow confidentiality policies to protect organizational information

· Foster ethical behavior, cultural sensitivity, and an inclusive environment in accordance with our Standards of Conduct and Respectful Workplace Policies

· Work beyond normal working hours, including weekends, if applicable and when required

Working Conditions

There may be exposure to airborne and blood-borne pathogens, and hazardous materials.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

La Pine Community Health Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. La Pine Community Health Center complies with all applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

LCHC’s Mission, Vision, and Values

All LCHC employees are required to promote and foster LCHC’s mission, vision, and values. 

Mission: We improve lives in our community through accessible and affordable healthcare provided with kindness, integrity, and respect. 

Vision: For a healthy community.

Core Values: Respect, integrity, collaboration, professionalism, accountability, and compassion.