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To be considered, please apply via the link below: https://rhd.balancetrak.com/FAMPRNURSEPRA02202301
Description/Job Summary
Upholds the health center mission by assuring that patients receive health care that is competent, caring, cost-effective, and meets with a high degree of satisfaction; supports fiscal stability of the organization.
Responsibilities/Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES ADDENDUM:
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and complete written reports for all clients referred.
- Provide medication monitoring as needed.
- Maintain monthly quota of billable visits.
- Complete progress notes, medication log and consents for medication as needed to document all patient encounters.
- Complete other documents as needed clinically or to satisfy regulatory bodies: e.g., mental status exams.
- Review psychosocial summaries, treatment plans, treatment plan updates, consultations, and terminations or transfers with a signature verifying review with a therapist, as needed.
- Collaborate with other treating clinicians on questions of diagnosis, intervention strategies and discharge.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, consultations and case reviews.
- Consults with a collaborating physician as necessary.
- Provide consultation to other BH staff and PC staff, as needed.
- Provide clinical backup in emergency situations on-site. Be available by phone off site for consultation re: psychiatric emergencies of psychiatrist’s patients only, if needed. Note that this will be requested only when clinical staff onsite are unable to resolve the situation. Must provide regular schedule and telephone numbers where he/she can be reached.
- Will adhere at all times to a professional code of ethics, and with the policies and procedures manuals of the FPCN and RHD.
- Client’s rights and confidentiality will be strictly observed.
- Complete CEUs and other requirements to maintain an up-to-date license in good standing.
Required Experience
- Five years prior experience as an RN and/or Nurse Practitioner in designated specialty.
- 2-3 years of outpatient experience preferred
Required Education
- Master’s degree. Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Required Qualifications
- Current Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner license from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Board of Nursing.
- Current clinical certification: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) Certification or Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification.
- Evidence of Prescriptive Authority and a current and valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate.
- Three to five years’ experience working with adults with mental health challenges.
- Experience with Children and Adolescents preferred.
- Ability to participate well in a team approach to treatment.
- Ability to be flexible in providing evaluation, treatment, and consultations.
- No history of professional misconduct, as documented by National Data Bank, Child Abuse and Criminal History clearances. (Any infractions must be reviewed in detail with BH Director.)
- Proficiency in technological skills and ability to learn and use electronic health record.
- Able to utilize and follow all mental health requirements set forth by applicable state licensing bodies, and the credentialing requirements of insurance companies and other funding sources.
- Exhibits impeccable customer service and utilizes consummate professional communication at all times
- Unconditional ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Cooperates fully with FPCN’s compliance program.
- Exhibit behaviors that align with RHD/FPCN’s organizational values, mission, and beliefs and avoid displaying behaviors that are in opposition to those values
- Support FPCN's commitment to the creation of a trauma-informed system of care that continually recognizes and responds to the impact of traumatic stress on all those who have contact with the organization, including children, adults, families, caregivers, and staff.
- Demonstrate cultural competence/proficiency in interactions with others by treating co-workers, colleagues and those receiving service with respect and fairness at all times.
- Ability to build and maintain positive and professional relationships based on respect, trust, and safety.
Program Summary
Family Practice and Counseling Network, a program of Resources for Human Development, is a network of community health centers providing comprehensive primary care, dental and behavioral health services. The Network consists of four health centers in Philadelphia – Abbottsford-Falls Family Practice & Counseling in the Northwest, the Stephen and Sandra Sheller 11th Street Family Health Services of Drexel University in the North, the Health Annex in the Southwest, and Annex West Health Center in West Philly housed in Action Wellness building (formerly Action AIDS), as well as the SBHC Collaborative, a partnership between Education Plus Health (EPH) and FPCN at CB School, Vaux & B21, and Belmont Schools. Today the Network serves more than 20,000 patients annually and is an NCQA-certified Patient-Centered Medical Home, and is recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader for Behavioral Health.
The Network’s mission is to provide person-centered, integrated and comprehensive health services to individuals and families across their lifespan. The Network promotes resiliency and well-being among patients, staff and surrounding communities. Network services are targeted to the surrounding communities and the advisory committee that guides services primarily consists of people from the communities served.
Resources for Human Development is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.
Resources for Human Development is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.
