Behavior - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

San Diego American Indian Health Center is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive psychiatric health care services to patients in a community health center setting. You will work under the direction of the Behavioral Health Director and in collaboration with a psychiatrist, serving a diverse, multinational, and multicultural patient population including children, youth, families, adults, and elders.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients through interviews with patients, families, and collateral contacts; behavioral observation; review of medical history and related documents; interpretation of psychological tests; and ordering and evaluation of laboratory tests
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans jointly with patients by determining the nature and extent of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders
• Prescribe psychotropic medications as clinically indicated
• Utilize psychotherapeutic methods and medications to treat patients
• Monitor medication effects and discuss progress toward treatment goals with patients
• Complete all clinical documentation in compliance with clinical and state requirements within 48 hours of patient contact
• Maintain interdisciplinary treatment by reviewing treatment plans and progress, and consulting and collaborating with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, substance abuse counselors, nurses, and other health care providers
• Provide training and discussions to staff regarding the interrelationship between psychosocial and physiological problems, psychotropic medications, crisis intervention, and related issues
• Enforce policies, procedures, standards, rules, and legal regulations to ensure quality and safe service for patients and staff
• Participate in quality improvement activities
• Remain available for emergency consultations
• Adhere to all policies and procedures for medication dispensing and comply with prescription medication formularies
• Promptly report all suspected cases of child or elder abuse, domestic violence, or suicidal or homicidal ideation to appropriate authorities
• Adhere to all privacy regulations, HIPAA guidelines, and OSHA safety policies and procedures
• Complete all Continuing Medical Education hours as required by the California state medical board and applicable specialty boards
• Notify the Behavioral Health Director of any schedule changes at least 2 weeks in advance
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Behavioral Health Director

Productivity Standards

• 12 patients per day in any 8-hour workday
• 15 patients per day in any 10-hour workday
• All documentation must be completed within 48 hours of seeing a patient

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences
• California Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner license in good standing
• DEA license in good standing
• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Registration with the California Medical Board

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience
• Master's degree in health sciences
• Experience serving a multinational, multicultural population
• FQHC background
• Familiarity with Community Health Clinics and/or Indian Health Clinics
• Experience with ECW EHR