Psych-mh Nurse Practitioner - Philadelphia, United States - Elwyn

Elwyn

Verified Company

Philadelphia, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The licensed and Board Certified Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and management of mental health problems and psychiatric disorders in collaboration with the psychiatrist.

The PMHNP possesses prescriptive authority and provides comprehensive services necessary for the promotion of optimal mental health, prevention and treatment of psychiatric disorders, and ongoing health maintenance services.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Obtains medical and psychosocial histories and conducts comprehensive physical and mental health assessments and evaluations in a variety of settings including outpatient services and consumer homes
Orders, evaluates and interprets diagnostic procedures, laboratory studies and therapeutic interventions in order to assess the patients' clinical problems and health care needs
Prescribes, monitors and performs medication management
Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, consultations, referrals and patient outcomes consistent with state and regulatory requirements, company policies and procedures, and current standards of clinical practice
Educates consumers, family members and care providers about medical issues, diagnostic studies and procedures, prescribed medication/treatment, and ongoing preventative care
Functions as a clinical liaison with communitybased physicians, staff and care teams Facilitates timely communication and information exchange to ensure continuity of care
Provides oncall and after hours coverage to respond to urgent matters
Provides both formal and information education and training for Elwyn staff; serves as a clinical resource for other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team
Participates in continuous Quality/Performance Improvement initiatives as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer including ongoing data collection, evaluation of clinical outcomes, and participation in Elwyn's Corporate Quality Improvement activities
Maintains current knowledge of medical advancements in the care and treatment of individuals with mental health, psychiatric, intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities incorporating advancements into clinical practice
Represents Elwyn on organizational committees, community based work groups and professional organizations
Facilitates and participates in the evaluation of the patient's medical record by physicians and peers to ensure that evidence based practice standards and clinical protocols are met; Implements changes in practice in accordance with sound clinical practices
Performs other duties as required

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Program Director

DIRECT REPORTS:
None

CONTACTS:
Patients, family members, care providers, community based mental health and medical consultants, payors, and county representatives.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensed and Board Certified as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Pennsylvania with specialty in Family Psychiatry and Mental Health
Maintains current and highest DEA allowed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Postgraduate clinical experience in a mental health setting preferred
Credentialed with Pennsylvania Medicaid, Magellen Behavioral Health, Community Behavioral Health and commercial insurance carriers preferred
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
Demonstrated strong attention to detail
Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
Must be able to perform CPR using agencytrained protocols
Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record
Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an allinclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract._

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. _Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic