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Temp Nurse Practitioner - 1399780 - CA

Pathways of California

Temp Nurse Practitioner - 1399780 - CA

San Diego, CA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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 7,000 employees provide the highest-quality home- and community-based human services in 24 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

    Pathways is looking for Temp Nurse Practitioner to join our Catalyst program, under the direction of a medical doctor performs comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, assessments, diagnosis, medication management, evaluation and on-going treatment of clients with mental disorders.

    Catalyst

    is an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. Catalyst provides full service partnership services to Transitional Age Youth (TAY) ages 16 to 25 with a serious mental illness, and who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in San Diego County. Catalyst’s ACT team provides comprehensive, individualized services in an integrated and continuous manner. Services are collaborative and recovery-oriented, and treatment includes: psychiatric assessment, medication management, individual therapy, substance abuse treatment, co-occurring disorders treatment, supportive housing, resource linkage, advocacy, family psycho-education and therapy, supportive employment and education development, legal assistance, community integration services, peer support and group counseling.

    Essential Duties/Responsibilities

    Conducts initial client assessment to include obtaining psychiatric and medical history, performing psychiatric assessment and overall health assessment for any presenting problem

    Orders necessary laboratory studies, monitors and follows-up on abnormal results

    Provides prescriptions for psychiatric medications under the advice and direction of a medical doctor

    Assesses and evaluates responses to medications and monitors for potential side effects or adverse reactions

    Consults with other members of the treatment team on clients’ treatment plans

    Documents using Anasazi Electronic Health Record, a complete assessment and plan including all medication changes on each client and all other mandatory documents as designated by Program Director

    Obtains medication consents when appropriate

    Participates in staff in-service and case presentation meetings

    Consults with medical doctor regularly on treatment plans for clients

    Perform duties as designated by ACT model treatment modality

    Perform Home visits and off-sites visits as required by the needs of the families and participants

    Provide support and perform other duties as assigned or necessary

    May provide direct supervision to any LPT or LVN’s on staff

    Works under minimal supervision by Program Director and Staff Psychiatrist

    Recovery Requirements

    Provide the best customer care possible, including reliability in working a flexible working schedule

    Identify and build upon the strengths of consumers, coworkers, and the communities we serve

    Support consumers’ steps towards Recovery and Wellness

    Create an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of our consumers

    Value learning as an ongoing process that enables us to better service our consumers and establishes our leadership in the industry

    Research and utilize our industry’s best practices and analyze our own services to ensure the best possible outcomes

    Education/Licensing Requirements

    •Graduate of an accredited college or university with a masters in Nursing•Current Nurse Practitioner license from the Board of Registered Nursing in the practicing state

    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.