Are you interested in working with a company that values people and has a passion for service? Do you want to become part of an organization that cares about your personal and professional growth? If you have answered YES to these questions, then you should consider working for Pathways!

Family Preservation Services is a subsidiary of Pathways and specializes in non-residential, community-based services for children, adolescents, and adults with severe emotional/ behavioral disorders who are also receiving Medicaid. The goal of FPS is to provide “Human Services Without Walls,” meaning that services are mostly provided in the client’s own environment and community.

SUMMARYServes as a member of the multi-disciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. The ACT APRN is responsible for providing ethical quality, direct services to those with complex, severe and persistent mental illness. The ACT APRN provides culturally competent, medically necessary, treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to FPS consumers and collateral supports in compliance with state and federal regulatory standards. The ACT APRN provides services in the home, community and the office. ACT is a 24/7, team approach providing services 365 days a year. The ACT APRN provides services in the community that are consistent with core operating principles of professional nursing ethics, state and regulatory guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Monitoring of all medical/clinical aspects of treatment delivered to consumers• Provide psychiatric evaluations to include: comprehensive psychiatric history, mental status and diagnosis• Provide medication management and supportive therapy• Utilize the SAMHSA/ DACTS standards in monitoring fidelity to the ACT treatment model• Oversee quality management initiatives pertaining to medical services• Ensure ACT Team coordination with primary care providers and specialty healthcare providers• Consult with primary healthcare providers on the clinical aspects and the implications for consumers with physical healthcare needs• Coordinate with medical staff of other providers, e.g. state and community inpatient facilities• Provide medical oversight and supervision of nursing staff• Participate in the development and implementation of effective treatment plans• Develop and maintain effective, comfortable relationships with consumers and teammembers• Attend and actively participate in daily staff meetings (at minimum, one perweek)• Provide training, guidance and consultation to ACT Team Members• Complete all necessary documentation as required by FPS, DHB, DHH, Medicaid, other 3rd party Payers, and licensure forms in a timelymanner

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE• Current licensure as a Psych Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the state of Louisiana

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:• Must have documented experience providing treatment to adults with severe and persistent mental illness• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.• Must be able and willing to work flexible schedules to include working early mornings, evenings, and weekends per consumer need.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred. Has a minimum of two years of nursing experience and one year of specialized psychiatric experience• Has knowledge of in implementing

Pathways is committed to creating the best possible work environment for our team members and offers the following total rewards package:

Competitive Salary

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Sick Days

Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision including a Health Savings Account

Health, Dependent and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts

Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

401k Plan

Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement

Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements

Opportunities for advancement! As we grow, you grow with us!

Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.