Psychiatric Services Prescriber / NP or PA

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

We are North Idaho's premier provider of integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Our amazing care teams deliver world-class healthcare utilizing a patient-directed, community-focused approach. Providing high quality, affordable healthcare from the heart is our passion. Our mission is to deliver a healthcare experience that provides hope, inspires change, and extends life for our patients and our community.

Job Description

• Provides diagnosis, treatment, and management in a behavioral health clinical setting to a specified population.
• Provides consultation for in-house patients for Heritage Health providers and, if needed, assumes responsibility for psychiatric care.
• Counsels and educates patients regarding treatment and refers to ancillary and support services.

Requirements

• Certified as Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or PA in the State of Idaho or qualified to receive certification as a PMHNP or PA in the State of Idaho.
• Minimum 2-4 years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
• Knowledge of health education theory and practice.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in area of expertise.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Knowledge of the Spanish language is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide psychiatric care through diagnosis, clinical judgment, and management to restore, maintain, and improve mental health status in accordance with practice policies and scope of practice, including:

   • Assessment of physical, emotional, and developmental status of the individual and family.
   • Analysis of health behavior related to personality, lifestyle, and culture.
   • Prescriptive treatment of health problems as defined by nurse practitioner act.
   • Counseling and client advocacy.
   • Provides health education to clients, clinic staff, and community organizations.
   • Performs assessment of the environmental status of the community and its impact on health.

2. Obtains patient histories and develops patient care charts, ensuring completeness and accuracy.

3. Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and/or support staff.

4. Works in collaboration and/or coordination with other healthcare providers within the clinic team and community agencies to provide comprehensive client care.

5. In coordination with other clinic staff, maintains a system of quality assessment and assurance in accordance with quality assurance plan.

6. Participates in program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation relating to specific job, clinic, and program functions.

7. Participates in a continuing education program designed by the nurse practitioner and approved by the Medical Director.

8. Participates in staff meetings, conferences, in-service training, and continuing education.

9. Participates in recruitment, interviewing, and performance evaluations of clinical personnel.

10. Performs administrative duties, including community outreach and education, staffing, attending behavioral health meetings, acting as intermediary between other agencies, and goal setting/monitoring of progress.

11. Participates in peer review.

12. Maintains standards of care as described in Principles of Practice, protocols, and Scope of Practice as approved by the State of Idaho Board of Nursing and the American Medical Association.

13. May participate in planning programs and in developing specific health policies and procedures.

14. Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.

15. Participates in QA/QI activities.

16. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

17. Performs other related functions as required for clinic operations.

18. Attends meetings.

19. Meets with behavioral health lead to monitor functioning of department.

20. Negotiates and collaborates with PSR agencies.

21. Monthly staffing with PSR agencies.

22. Heritage Health outreach.

23. Monthly staffing with counselors; bimonthly meetings with KBH and Region One Mental Health.

24. Heritage Health staff have an active role in our Patient Centered Medical Home model of care. This role is designated as part of the Heritage Health PCMH Care Team.

25. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

26. Participates in evaluations of behavioral health staff.