What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position at Guidance Center of Lea County, INC.?
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Prescribing Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide clinical services, including but not limited to medication management, clinical evaluations and therapy. Shall perform services in accordance with generally accepted methods and practices of the medical profession, and in compliance with applicable accreditation standards. The Prescribing Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is licensed to practice and prescribe psychotropic medication in the State of New Mexico.
Services:
The Prescribing Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner shall render the following services:
- Provide required adult, and adolescent/child pharmacologic management and psychotherapy services to clients of Guidance Center of Lea County
- Render emergency treatment to the clients of Guidance Center of Lea County when such services are required during normal working hours.
- Maintain complete and accurate records of all care, treatment, and examination of the clients who are treated by Prescribing Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner on behalf of Guidance Center of Lea County and the Prescribing Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will prepare and submit any report required as needed for the clients treated by the Prescribing Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
- Provide psychiatric/psychological diagnostic evaluations/assessments when deemed necessary and in the best interest of the clients.
- Coordination of mental health care with community physicians and consulting psychiatrists.
- Responsible for ensuring that clients on medication receive their prescribed medication.
- Participate in development of Safety Plans, SELF Care Plan and participate in Community Meetings. View all clients through the trauma lens of “what has happened to you” rather than “what is wrong with you”. Staff problem solve using the SELF Tool of Sanctuary – Safety, Emotions, Loss and Future.
- Any other duties as deemed necessary by assigned supervisor
LEVEL AND DEGREE OF SUPERVISISON:
Supervised by the Medical Director and direction from the consulting pharmacist and Nurse Practitioner. Supervision to include one (1) hour per week and participation in case staffing, general, and team meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Masters prepared Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry with 2 or more years’ experience. Current NP licensure by New Mexico State Board of Nursing. Licensure must be maintained during the period of employment. Employees are responsible for obtaining continuing education to maintain appropriate licensure and to attend in-service training sessions designed to provide training in accordance with GCLC, DOH, and Medicaid Standards. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
CONDITIONS OF WORK:
Hiring and promotion will be accomplished in compliance with GCLC’s Equal Opportunity Employment/Affirmative Action Policy. Position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Position consists of 40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday. Hours or days may vary according to need. Travel may be required of employee for delivery of services, training, or conferences. Personal transportation is mandatory.
The GCLC, Inc. is committed to the Sanctuary Model of Trauma Informed care for its staff and clientele. We believe that increasing awareness, emphasizing safety, and teaching skills to our employees that they can utilize to manage their feelings, are crucial steps in creating an environment conducive of processing change, feelings, past trauma, grief and loss.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Experience:
- Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- New Mexico Certified Nurse Practitioner License (Required)
Work Location: One location