Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (SMI)

Critical Tasks

• Provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management and annual psychiatric updates to adults (see employee training and licensure)
• Provides consultation and clinical leadership for all members of the adult clinical team
• Works in collaboration with the client Primary Care Provider on shared clients in order to facilitate a whole health approach
• Maintains documentation in client medical record per licensure and JFCS requirements
• Order labs per standard of practice as medically necessary when prescribing medication
• Obtain medical informed consent from clients or (guardians where stipulated) when prescribing medication
• Maintains professional communication for purposes of coordination of client care with other agencies, PCPs, hospitals, EDs and/or urgent cares
• Practices in a manner that is in accordance with current ethical standards and promotes a positive public image for JFCS and the profession
• Will practice in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and the professional standards

Key Performance Indicators

• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary SMI team environment to coordinate care on behalf of clients
• Provide clinical guidance to multidisciplinary SMI team during daily morning meeting
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills with clients
• Has the ability to tailor their communication to fit the needs of diverse populations
• Demonstrated ability to identify barriers and challenges to care and ability to resolve these barriers/challenges in a positive, culturally appropriate solution focused manner
• Provides a positive experience for clients when providing services
• Works closely with their chief medical officer when treating complex clients including court ordered and high risk individuals.

Metrics

• Maintains productivity standards as established by JFCS
• Documents in the medical record all services provided within 24 – 48 hours
• Completes documentation of informed consent when prescribing psychiatric medication 95% of the time
• Completes judicial reviews, renewals and amendments when required for court ordered treatment
• Monitors visit adherence for assigned individuals on court ordered treatment
• Responds timely in terms of SMI crisis client, especially where court ordered treatment exists
• Orders labs per standard of practice 95% of the time
• Sees clients within half hour of their arrival for scheduled appointment time 90% of the time

Qualifications

• PMHNP by Arizona Nursing Board
• License must be current and in good standing to practice in Arizona
• Required full prescription authority and maintain current DEA licensure
• Required NPI designation
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience operating in a behavioral health setting or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Level 1 fingerprint card without restrictions
• Reliable transportation, meet agency requirements for Motor Vehicle Record Report
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License/auto insurance
• Ability to utilize an electronic medical record and utilize telehealth platform to conduct virtual visits if clinically indicated
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job including prolonged sitting and in certain positions driving, lifting 20lbs, walking, standing and executing dexterity with a keyboard or smart pad.