Consulting Nurse Practitioner

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides consultation, training of and assistance to Nurse Practitioners while managing their own client caseload.  The position is responsible for ensuring a high quality of care is being provided to our clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures all clinical practices meet relevant professional and ethical standards and adheres to applicable federal and state regulations.
• Serves as an educational resource to the client/family, Leadership Team, Nurse Practitioners, support staff, and clinical team.
• Acts as mentor to support the development of Nurse Practitioners.
• Involved in the hiring process of Nurse Practitioners.
• Involved in the training of Nurse Practitioners on utilizing the Electronic Health Record, writing prescriptions, lab orders and prior authorization process.
• Develops and implements Medication Management policies and standard operating procedures.
• Works with the Senior Leadership Team on strategic planning.
• Audit records as clinically needed to ensure quality of care is being provided.
• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations to assess client’s mental health conditions.
• Formulate accurate diagnoses and treatment plans based on clinical assessment, history, and client input.
• Assess client for suicide and other self-harm.
• Assist in managing psychiatric crisis, providing support to clients in crisis situations.
• Collaborate with emergency services as needed for client safety.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, monitoring their efficacy and side effects.
• Educate clients about medication compliance and potential risks. 
• Administer evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or dialectical-behavior therapy, as appropriate.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to coordinate client care.  
• Provide client education on mental health conditions, medication management, coping strategies, and wellness.
• Utilize CFS’s Electronic Health Record and all web-based programs which would include prescribing medication.
• Complete the necessary prior authorization paperwork for insurance companies.
• Complete lab orders.
• Complete external paperwork as needed for the client’s care, such as FMLA, referral, disability and etc.
• Participate in networking efforts and community engagement.
• Seeks out supervision and case consultation as needed.
• Address any concerns or questions clients may have regarding their treatment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Submit billing and coding information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Stay current with the latest developments in psychiatric care, treatments, and best practices.
• Dedication to promoting and upholding the organizations’ purpose, promises and values.
• Maintain professional liability coverage with CFS named as an additional insured throughout employment.
• Attend leadership and NP meetings as needed.
• Collaborates with the client experience manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities and Direct Reports:

Does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements:

Competencies/Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Accept and utilize Covenant Family Solutions’ mission as a guideline for delivering services.
• Proficiency in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to make effective decisions and solve problems.
• Commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and privacy.
• Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships – develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• When communicating with people outside the company, represent the company well to potential clients, referral sources, the public, and other external sources.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound clinical judgments in complex and challenging situations.
• Willingness to be licensed in multiple states where CFS has/or will have an office.
• Facilitate meetings.
• Commitment to continuing medical education and professional development, and a willingness to keep up to date with the latest developments in medical research and practice.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations in all states CFS has a site or will have a site, and adherence to relevant legal and ethical guidelines in psychiatric care.
• Proficient in the use of computers and word processing software.

Education:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Willingness to be licensed in multiple states where CFS has/or will have an office.
• Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) through the ANCC

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of experience as a PMHNP-BC in a psychiatric setting(s).
• Minimum of two years of management experience.
• Minimum of two years of training facilitation and development experience preferred.
• Minimum of two years of process development experience preferred.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations and a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including but not limited to mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and ADHD.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of medication management and prescribing psychotropic medications.
• Working experience in various evidence-based psychotherapeutic modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical-behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Record systems to maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations, including those related to the prescription of controlled substances and compliance with healthcare laws and policies.

Other Condition:

• Must be willing to travel as often as needed
• Authorized to work in the US

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

CFS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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