San Ysidro Health Center - Vista, CA
posted 16 days ago
About the position
The PACE Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is responsible for supporting behavioral health care provided in primary care settings by a team comprised of primary care physicians, psychiatrists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and behavioral health clinicians. This psychiatric consultant is responsible for performing psychiatric assessments, medication management, and diagnostic evaluations of patients. Brief evidenced-based pharmacologic services are provided to older adults in the primary care setting. This provider also works in a consultant role with behavioral health clinicians and PCPs to develop and implement sound treatment plans for patients with physical health, mental health and/or substance use issues. Responds to and provides crisis intervention services when needed; Ensures behavioral health services are delivered in a culturally appropriate fashion and is consistent with State of California laws and regulations, professional standards of care, agency guidelines, and professional ethical guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct psychiatric evaluation and evidenced-based pharmacologic treatment, focusing on patients with diagnostic or therapeutic challenges identified in discussion with the patient's BH clinician and/or PCP.
- Provides consultation to clinical staff and primary care providers (PCPs) as needed regarding the patient's care, treatment recommendations and progress via documentation in the patient's medical record, and in face to face or telephonic consultation.
- Actively participates in Quality Assurance activities of the Division with regard to treatment Utilization Review, medication monitoring, peer review, procedures, and processes.
- Completes all required documentation in a timely fashion including the preparation of reports and written documentation, notes, and medical records, and other forms, and documents as required by the department, company, state, and federal agencies.
- Participate in the development and delivery of in-service training for primary care-based providers including medical residents and staff regarding the current understanding of best practices for the recognition and treatment of behavioral health conditions in primary care as requested.
- Performs crisis interventions as needed including but not limited to conducting suicide assessments and making recommendations to medical providers and patients; determines if crisis response services are appropriate for patient safety.
- Works in coordination with the Chief Behavioral Health Officer and PACE Director of Behavioral Health to ensure full integration of services and team-based approach to care.
- Participate in meetings as required and participate on committees as directed.
- If psychiatric NP, DNP, or PA, participates in regularly scheduled supervision by a psychiatrist on an ongoing basis for professional development and complex case reviews.
- Maintains productivity expectations in accordance with clinic/program guidelines. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
- Certification of successful completion of PMHNP graduate program.
- Nurse Practitioner unrestricted Licensure and Furnishing number to practice in the state of California by date of hire.
- DEA license by date of hire.
- Successful completion or expected completion by hire date of the Psychiatric-Mental Health NP Certification board exam.
- BLS certification.
- One year of outpatient experience in a community setting.
- Sensitivity to multi-cultural concerns and the psychotherapeutic process required.
- Fluency in English and Spanish required, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with primary care psychiatry or consultation-liaison psychiatry desired.
- Knowledge of rehabilitation and recovery treatment modalities.
- Integrated Treatment and Care for individuals with co-occurring disorders.
- Knowledge of behavioral medicine, health psychology, and substance abuse interventions including IMPACT and/or SBIRT model strongly recommended.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive health benefits.
- Retirement plan options.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Continuing education opportunities.
