Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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JOB SUMMARY:

Family Solutions Practice Management currently has an exciting opportunity for competent,

highly skilled psychiatric nurse practitioners to provide psychiatric assessment and treatment

services to the patients at our outpatient counseling centers.

Family Solutions staffs a multi-disciplinary team of professional, well-trained counselors,

therapists, social workers, and prescribers at our outpatient counseling clinics who are

dedicated to the well-being of our patients. We assist individuals, couples, and families at all

stages of life from birth to senior citizens. We are currently hiring psychiatric nurse practitioners

who can provide these treatment services to patients at our Monroe Counseling Clinic. Full time

and part time positions may be considered for this role.

The primary responsibility of this position will be to provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis,

treatment planning, and medication management for patients who are receiving counseling

services at our Monroe Counseling clinic. This position calls for services to be provided on-site,

but telepsychiatry services may be supplemented as well Collaboration with other treatment

staff (staff psychiatrist, licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers,

licensed marriage and family therapists, clinical psychologists, administrative staff, etc) is

another requirement of this position.

Most of your time will be spent in providing psychiatric assessment and treatment services, with

ample time provided for paperwork and consultation with the collaborating psychiatrist and other

relevant clinical staff. This position requires previous experience and skill in providing excellent

care with minimal supervision. Family Solutions is committed to a patient-centered, collaborative

care approach based on best practices in all of our service areas. This is a great opportunity for

a specialist who enjoys working with a team and who has an interest in providing care to an

outpatient population.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide behavioral health treatment services within the scope and practice defined by the

Louisiana Board of Nursing's Scope of Practice for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners.

2. Render, provide and facilitate behavioral health treatment services and other employment

duties in a faithful, industrious manner, and to the very best of his/her skill, care, diligence and

attention.

3. Work as a team member to collaborate and engage Family Solutions staff and management

on matters that would improve quality of care, patient safety, patient comfort, overall patient

experience, workplace efficiency, work conditions, work environment, employee safety,

employee health, and communications by and among Family Solutions staff, teams, teammembers, and/or collateral personnel. This obligation includes the duty to initiate and engage in

communications with Family Solutions staff, teams, team members and collateral personnel in a

transparent and timely manner.

4. Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate effective and efficient treatment practices

that will appropriately meet the needs of patients utilizing best care practices, industry

standards, organizational guidelines, appropriate accreditation standards, and applicable federal

laws, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.

5. Obtain comprehensive health histories, request special diagnostic and laboratory tests,

interpret test results, and develop comprehensive psychiatric treatment plans.

6. Provide mental health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans in identified areas;

provide medication management for patients; and maintain appropriate health records.

7. Prescribe pharmaceutical therapy consistent with medical evaluation, treatment plan and

current standards of practice.

8. Refer clients for more specialized or inpatient interventions as clinical situations dictate.

9. Participate in a team management approach to patient care/treatment.

10. Maintain appropriate records; develop and follow through on treatment plans within

organizational guidelines; and prepare reports on the clinical management of patients.

11. Maintain quality care through participation in peer review, policy development and quality

improvement programs.

12. Ensure accurate and consistent use of encounter forms for all client contacts with behavioral

health providers.

13. Maintain and update professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education,

staff meetings, workshops and serving on special committees.

14. Actively collaborate with collaborating psychiatrist on a regular basis.

15. Actively collaborate with detention center security and treatment staff to develop processes

that ensure adherence to best care practices for patients.

16. Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Two years of psychiatric treatment experience is preferred but is not a requirement.2. Previous experience assessing and providing medication management for patients with

behavioral health disorders in a psychiatric or primary care setting. Experience with children,

adolescents, and adults preferred.

3. Expert clinical judgment and the ability to be self-directed and demonstrate initiative in an

expanded role.

4. Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving and conflict resolution.

5. Effective oral and written communication with staff, patients, and community providers.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Current State of Louisiana Nurse Practitioner License

2. Current State of Louisiana Nurse Specialty Certification as a Nurse Practitioner

3. Current certification in the State of Louisiana as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse

Practitioner

4. Current national certification in Advanced Practice Nursing Specialty

5. Registered with the State of Louisiana and DEA for prescription writing privileges.

6. Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited nurse practitioner training program

COMPENSATION:

FS is open to discussing part time and full time candidates for this position. FS provides

competitive salary and a full range of benefits (medical insurance - including vision and dental,

paid time off, paid holidays, 401k match) for full time employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance 

Medical Specialty:

- Psychiatry

Education:

- Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

- Psych NP certification (Required)

- RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person