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NorthKey Community Care

Mental Health Primary Care APRN

NorthKey Community Care, Covington, Kentucky, United States, 41011

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NorthKey Community Care

has an opening for a

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

to provide quality and flexible medication management and behavioral health child, adolescent, and adult clients with serious mental illness (SMI), severe emotional disturbance (SED), and substance use diagnoses. This position will primarily be based at NorthKey's outpatient office located in

Covington, KY

with a rotation to our

Carrollton office and Mobile Unit . It is an on-site position with hours M-F 8:30 to 5 pm. No evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Perks & Pay

Salary: $88,920

Up to 12% annual contingency bonus

Flexible schedule opportunities

FREE Clinical supervision

Generous plan for paid time off (PTO) (Up to 16 days the first year)

10 Paid Holidays

Individual and family insurance coverage: Various medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from

HSA Employer match up to $1000 depending on plan

401(k) with employer match

Company-paid license reimbursement

Professional Development

Professional liability coverage for clinical staff

Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Qualifications

Master's degree or above in a nursing field of study from an accredited school

Relevant experience, knowledge, and expertise in the behavioral health field

Must have experience working in Primary Care

An active DEA is highly desirable

Job Duties

Provides medication management services based upon initial and ongoing assessments of child, adolescent, and adult clients with SMI, SED, and SUD diagnoses

Develops individual service plans based upon assessment data, and provides appropriate medication interventions as necessary to resolve presenting symptoms

Performs patient history screenings, risk factor assessments, and ordering of therapeutic and diagnostic tests as indicated by client status

Appropriately prescribes medications following organizational policies and relevant federal/state regulations

Consults with Lead Medical Officer on cases that are beyond the scope of knowledge and expertise

Adheres to appropriate standards of care, and ensures clients are seen routinely prior to providing medication refills

Responsible for monitoring individuals on caseload for changes or decline in mental status or medical conditions

Work independently with other members of the professional staff to promote quality and effective patient care

Completes quality documentation of services provided, including service plans, progress notes, medication informed consent, treatment plan reviews, and other required information to assure compliance with organizational policies and third-party compliance standards

Participate in staffing meetings and consultation with other clinicians to assess therapeutic needs of clients and encourage appropriate referrals to internal and external community services

Maintain communication and positive multi-disciplinary working relationships with clinicians and other related professionals in the community. This will include making appropriate referrals, sharing clinical information within HIPAA guidelines, and providing clinically appropriate interventions and collaborations

Complete timely and accurate documentation within an electronic health record, prepare and complete progress notes, assessments, reports, schedules, and other documentation as required of the position

Attend and participate in relevant continuing education and in-service training to improve professional competency and clinical intervention skills

Maintain flexible hours to meet agency and client needs

This position may perform services in the outpatient office, school, or other external setting as needed

NorthKey Community Care - Company Overview

Since 1966, NorthKey Community Care (NorthKey) has provided quality, evidence-based mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services to the Northern Kentucky region with the commitment to providing the right service, at the right time, and in the right place. With multiple convenient locations throughout Kentucky region (Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Grant, Carroll, Gallatin, Pendleton, and Owen counties), NorthKey offers a wide array of mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services unparalleled in the region. Join our team to help us fulfill our mission of Transforming Lives and Communities Through Excellence in Mental Health, Substance Use, and Developmental Disabilities Services!

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