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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - 987114

Pathways of Arizona

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - 987114

Phoenix, AZ
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Pathways

    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!

    Pathways is one of the largest national providers of accessible, outcome-based behavioral and mental health services. At Pathways, we deliver exceptional value by creating healthier communities through the work of exceptional people. Our more than 6,000 employees provide the highest-quality home- and community-based human services in 20 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

    The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner-Child/Adolescent/Adult Population is responsible for direct patient care, psychiatric evaluations and prescribing and monitoring medication in children, adolescents, and adults.

    The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will carry an assigned caseload and will deliver services as part of a team (with clinicians). S/he will provide direct care to clients and oversight of delivery of medical care by clinical support (nurses, case managers). Services may be delivered in-office, in-home and/or in community based sites and through electronic means (e.g. telemed).

    The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for performing psychiatric evaluations to children, adolescents and adults over age 5. S/he participates in treatment planning, case consultation and staffing and documents client interactions.

    The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner initiates and supports efforts to promote wellness concepts; and serves as a source for consultation and referral for providers from other disciplines.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

    Maintain current with diagnostic and treatment changes/modalities

    Advocate and articulate the client’s current psychiatric needs to caregivers and clinicians

    Conduct assessments/evaluations, prescribe medications and monitor progress

    Ability to discern levels of care

    Demonstrate ability to accurately assessment mental status, diagnosis and differential diagnosis

    Effectively use the Electronic Health Record system

    Develop and maintain professional working relationships with agencies and service providers

    Participates in management, staff and client meetings and training activities as required

    Provide consultation and treatment recommendations to the clinical team

    Participate in staffing as needed

    Coordinate and communicate with families and other professionals in a timely manner

    Ability to work with minimal supervision

    Consistently meets monthly Productivity Requirements, documentation standards and filing deadlines

    Maintain HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries

    Other duties as assigned or necessary to support the program, office and/or the company

    Maintain licensure and any relevant certification

    EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

    Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and licensed as a nurse practitioner in the State of Arizona; training and experience with the child, adolescent, and adult population.

    Must have current fingerprint clearance (and maintain during employment) and be able to pass the background check. Proof of: current TB test, CPR/FA and a valid Arizona driver’s license as well as proof of education are required. Prior behavioral health experience preferred. Bilingual-Spanish/English a plus.

    Pathways is committed to creating the best possible work environment for our team members and offers the following total rewards package: (NOTE: THIS ONLY APPLIES TO FULL TIME EMPLOYEES)

    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

    401 K Company matches 50% of the first 6% of eligible compensation up to an annual maximum of $750 annually.

    Mileage

    Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements

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

    Pathways or any its subsidiaries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace