San Ysidro Health
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
San Ysidro Health, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Position Summary
The 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 performs psychiatric assessments, medication management, and diagnostic evaluations of patients. Brief evidenced-based pharmacologic services are provided to patients 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. Essential Functions of the Job
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. Provide consultation to clinical staff and primary care providers (PCPs) as needed regarding the client’s care, treatment recommendations and progress via documentation in the client’s record, face to face or telephone. Actively participate in Quality Assurance activities of the Division with regard to treatment Utilization Review, medication monitoring, peer review, procedures, and processes. Complete all required documentation in a timely fashion including the preparation of reports and written documentation, notes, and medical records, all 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. Perform crisis interventions as needed including but not limited to conducting suicide assessments and making recommendations to medical providers and patients; determine if crisis response services are appropriate for patient safety. Work in coordination with the Chief Behavioral Health Officer and Director of Psychiatry to ensure full integration of services and a team-based approach to care. Participate in treatment team meetings and committees as needed. Participate in regularly scheduled supervision by a psychiatrist on an ongoing basis for professional development and complex case reviews. Maintain productivity expectations in accordance with clinic/program guidelines. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Comply with established departmental and health center-wide policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Ability to organize, set priorities, and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility. Ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate in working with underserved and marginalized communities. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients, family members, other professional staff, and the public. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. Assists in providing supervision of interns and/or unlicensed staff under the specification of license held as requested. Coordinates with other consulting psychiatrists and/or PCPs for vacation coverage as needed to ensure continuity of patient care. Ability to adapt to practice settings which include in-person, televideo, and telephonic, with a flexible and patient-centered approach. Job Requirements
Education Minimum:
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification/registration:
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 date of hire of the Psychiatric-Mental Health NP Certification board exam. CPR certification. Experience Minimum:
Two years of outpatient experience with direct patient care. One year worked as an RN in any direct patient care role may be counted toward that experience. Minimum of one year of experience needed in a community mental health setting. There is preference for successful completion of a PMHNP Psychiatry Fellowship in either adult or child and adolescent psychiatry. Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job: Fluency in English Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Supervisory Experience:
Supervision of medical assistants Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of rehabilitation and recovery treatment modalities. Integrated Treatment and Care for individuals with co-occurring disorders. Demonstrate the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate in working with minority communities. Demonstrate respect for diversity. Knowledge of behavioral medicine, health psychology, and substance use disorder interventions including IMPACT and/or SBIRT model. Exercise tact, objectivity, sensitivity, strategy, and judgment in dealing with a variety of people with a variety of co-occurring disorders. Organize, set priorities, and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, family members, other professional staff, and the public. Working Traits
Travel to any satellite facilities. Working Conditions
You may be asked to travel to any satellite facilities. You may be asked to work from home on a telemedicine day. If you are unable to work from home, an office space at an alternate site other than your usual clinic can be offered. Universal Requirements
Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background, reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment. About Us San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family. The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community. Almost 50 years later, San Ysidro Health now provides innovative care to over 108,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 47 program sites across the county. San Ysidro Health could not serve our patients without the dedication of our passionate and hardworking employees. Apply today and become a part of our mission-driven team! San Ysidro Health has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as employee selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, employee programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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The 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 performs psychiatric assessments, medication management, and diagnostic evaluations of patients. Brief evidenced-based pharmacologic services are provided to patients 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. Essential Functions of the Job
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. Provide consultation to clinical staff and primary care providers (PCPs) as needed regarding the client’s care, treatment recommendations and progress via documentation in the client’s record, face to face or telephone. Actively participate in Quality Assurance activities of the Division with regard to treatment Utilization Review, medication monitoring, peer review, procedures, and processes. Complete all required documentation in a timely fashion including the preparation of reports and written documentation, notes, and medical records, all 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. Perform crisis interventions as needed including but not limited to conducting suicide assessments and making recommendations to medical providers and patients; determine if crisis response services are appropriate for patient safety. Work in coordination with the Chief Behavioral Health Officer and Director of Psychiatry to ensure full integration of services and a team-based approach to care. Participate in treatment team meetings and committees as needed. Participate in regularly scheduled supervision by a psychiatrist on an ongoing basis for professional development and complex case reviews. Maintain productivity expectations in accordance with clinic/program guidelines. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Comply with established departmental and health center-wide policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Ability to organize, set priorities, and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility. Ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate in working with underserved and marginalized communities. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients, family members, other professional staff, and the public. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. Assists in providing supervision of interns and/or unlicensed staff under the specification of license held as requested. Coordinates with other consulting psychiatrists and/or PCPs for vacation coverage as needed to ensure continuity of patient care. Ability to adapt to practice settings which include in-person, televideo, and telephonic, with a flexible and patient-centered approach. Job Requirements
Education Minimum:
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification/registration:
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 date of hire of the Psychiatric-Mental Health NP Certification board exam. CPR certification. Experience Minimum:
Two years of outpatient experience with direct patient care. One year worked as an RN in any direct patient care role may be counted toward that experience. Minimum of one year of experience needed in a community mental health setting. There is preference for successful completion of a PMHNP Psychiatry Fellowship in either adult or child and adolescent psychiatry. Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job: Fluency in English Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Supervisory Experience:
Supervision of medical assistants Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of rehabilitation and recovery treatment modalities. Integrated Treatment and Care for individuals with co-occurring disorders. Demonstrate the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate in working with minority communities. Demonstrate respect for diversity. Knowledge of behavioral medicine, health psychology, and substance use disorder interventions including IMPACT and/or SBIRT model. Exercise tact, objectivity, sensitivity, strategy, and judgment in dealing with a variety of people with a variety of co-occurring disorders. Organize, set priorities, and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, family members, other professional staff, and the public. Working Traits
Travel to any satellite facilities. Working Conditions
You may be asked to travel to any satellite facilities. You may be asked to work from home on a telemedicine day. If you are unable to work from home, an office space at an alternate site other than your usual clinic can be offered. Universal Requirements
Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background, reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment. About Us San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family. The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community. Almost 50 years later, San Ysidro Health now provides innovative care to over 108,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 47 program sites across the county. San Ysidro Health could not serve our patients without the dedication of our passionate and hardworking employees. Apply today and become a part of our mission-driven team! San Ysidro Health has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as employee selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, employee programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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