Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Program Description

WES at Philly Home at Girard (2100 W. Girard Ave, Phila PA) and the Riverview Wellness Village (7979 State Road, Phila PA) is an outpatient level of behavioral health care co-located within a shelter for those with housing needs and individuals living in recovery housing within the Riverview Wellness Village in Philadelphia.

These housing programs are part of the Pathways to Wellness initiative within the Philadelphia Wellness Ecosystem. Services include care coordination, case management, individual and group therapy and psychiatric care for individuals with a history of substance use.

Individuals challenged with substance use disorders often struggle with either seeking treatment or attending treatment consistently. Grounded in a "meet people where they are approach", this program aims to provide individuals with convenient and consistent access to behavioral health services where they reside.

The WES multidisciplinary team collaborates with housing providers, primary care physicians, employment supports, substance use treatment providers and more in this integrated program.

All team members will adhere to the WES philosophy of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and adhere to the mission to promote total wellness and provide high-quality behavioral health services to culturally diverse populations through a combination of compassion, innovative thinking, nimble and adaptive strategy, and engagement with clients, staff, and provider partners.

General Overview of Key Roles & Responsabilities

The Nurse Practitioner for the Philadelphia Model is primarily responsible for providing (under the supervision of the Program Director and Medical Director) psychiatric evaluations and medication management as well as coordination of mental health care with the Interdisciplinary teams at both Philly Home and Riverview Wellness Village. This Nurse Practitioner will consult with the WES Medical Director, Program Director, and staff regularly regarding new admissions, residents' individualized treatment/care plans, and related matters for the purpose of assuring quality of care and maximizing treatment goals.

Essential & Core Functions

• Comply with all WES Outpatient Policies and Procedures and perform all duties and responsibilities at the designated program location(s).
• Work collaboratively with the WES Medical Director Program Director, Medical Director and inter-disciplinary care team to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations as it pertains to providing mental health care and services to the residents of Philly Home at Girard and Riverview Wellness Village.
• Ensure initial psychiatric evaluation is completed within the timeframe directed per admission policy and co­ signed by the Program Psychiatrist.
• Provide ongoing psychiatric evaluation and medication management support as medically appropriate.
• Confer with Medical Director and staff regularly regarding clinical techniques used, resident progress, and related matters for the purpose of assuring quality of care, as well as providing on-going treatment to residents.
• Attend regular case conferences with team members for consultation and input related to resident needs.
• Responsible for ensuring the documentation of progress notes and evaluations for residents are in fu II compliance with clinic policies, federal and state laws, and regulations always.
• Treats residents, fellow employees, campus providers and visitors courteously and with respect.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

The Nurse Practitioner must possess an NP certification in PA with Psychiatric clinical rotation experience. Minimum of one year experience with Adults. Experience in providing care to those with a history of substance use preferred. Current DEA license & CPR certification required.

Must have current, working knowledge of information and techniques utilized to diagnose and treat diseases, withdrawal management and psychiatric disorders. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive mental health-care measures.

Must have strong, active listening, oral comprehension and communication skills and be able to document care in Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Must meet all Department of Health (DOH), Department of Behavioral Health & Intellectual Disability Services (DBHIDS) and Community Behavioral Health (CBH) staffing requirements. Bilingual capabilities a plus.

Competencies & Personal Characteristics

• Ability to apply principles and practices of effective psychiatry, treatment, goals, evaluation, and training to promote and encourage resident care and professional growth and development of all clinical team members.
• Knowledge of the disease process, medication management, serious mental illness, co-occurring disorder treatment, screening and assessment tools, psychological diagnostic methods, and terminology.
• Knowledge of wellness, trauma-informed care and de-escalation strategies and supports.
• Working knowledge of resident needs, resources, and organizational structure as it relates to holistic care.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; able to interpret, explain and apply regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use electronic medical records and other computer applications related to the work.
• Ability to plan, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, analyze, evaluate, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity and work with a diverse population with respect to cultural and social factors.
• Ability to work with vulnerable populations with respect to physical, emotional, and mental health considerations.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, observation, and communication skills.
• Proficient skills in establishing and maintaining effective wo1k relationships with peers, subordinates, superiors, and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge: Understands duties and responsibilities, has necessary skill set and technical skills. Understands company mission/values.
• Decision Making: Uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions.
• Relationship with Others: Demonstrates good rapport and cooperative working relationships; inspires confidence from patients, visitors, and staff by always performing in a highly professional manner and maintains a professional relationship with outside referral sources.
• Customer Service: Demonstrates concern for meeting internal and external customers' needs in a manner that provides satisfaction for the customer within the resources that can be made available.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Communicate information to individuals or groups; clearly and concisely convey information orally or in writing to individuals or groups to ensure that they understand the information conveyed. Listen and respond appropriately to others. Ability to establish effective working relationships that foster organizational success.
• Quality of Work: Maintains high standards.

Organizational Accountability & Relationships

1. The individual is to be supervised by the WES at Philly Home-Riverview Wellness Village Program Director.

Additional Responsibilites

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL and MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While preforming this job, the employee must be able to meet the physical and mental demands which may be strenuous at times. The employee must be prepared to work with uncooperative or aggressive residents.

At times, the employee may be required to stand, sit, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for extended pe1iods oftime. The employee must occasionally lift, push, or pull light to medium objects up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focns. Regularly, the employee will be required to talk, hear, and use hands.

While working in client areas, the employee could be exposed to environmental hazards and contagious diseases. Knowledge of hospital health, infection control, ethics, and de-escalation policies is essential to successfully perfonn the functions of this position. All employees must follow the WES Infection Control policy and all federal, state, and local infection control regulations. Flexibility and scheduling are also necessary to complete required duties.

General Sign Off

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