Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Psychiatric / Mental Health APRN

Schedule: Part Time

Benefits

• 403b retirement plan with employer match (50% match up to 3%).
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees
• Employee Referral Program including cash bonuses and paid time off

Mission Statement

Volunteers of America, Utah provides community-supported paths for those who are vulnerable to improve their lives and increase their self-reliance. In alignment with our mission, VOA Utah encourages individuals with lived experience to apply. We recognize that a person’s life experiences can provide firsthand knowledge relevant to being successful in the work that we do.

Position Summary

Under clinical supervision of the Medical Director, the APRN serves as a fully integrated member of this multi-disciplinary team, providing clinical services to all Treatment Services clients. In coordination with the Medical Director, Clinical Director and Division Director, the APRN is responsible for all psychopharmacological services, will participate in coordination with therapists and medical staff and, be available for consultation regarding case planning and progress.

Essential Duties

• Assess overall physical and psychiatric health of Treatment Services clients and complete other assessments which are appropriate for the APRN scope of practice.
• Provide psychiatric medication management to Treatment Services clients.
• Facilitate coordination & provision of physical health treatment by collaborating with clients’ physical health providers and making referrals as appropriate.
• Educate clinical staff regarding monitoring psychiatric symptoms and medication side effects.
• Collaborate closely with the treatment teams in cross-team coordination for complex patients.
• Complete Treatment Services program documentation requirements.
• Punctual and dependable attendance.

Secondary Duties

• Work with clients and staff in developing and implementing person-centered individual treatment plans which include goals to address physical health and psychiatric issues.
• Supervise Medical Assistant and support staff whose roles are relevant to the medical portion of client care.
• Assist clients in obtaining Patient Assistance to help cover the cost of medication.
• Provide training to clinical staff regarding psychiatric medication.
• Ability to be proactive, initiate daily tasks, work as a team member and collaborate with other community agencies/coordination through effective communication.
• Performs other functions as necessary or assigned.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Current Utah APRN license and controlled substance license (Psychiatric/Mental Health NP preferred).
• Current DEA registration.
• Supervisory and administrative experience required.
• Ability to build rapport with clients and provide evidence-based treatments for mental health and substance use disorders.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel spread sheets.
• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders is preferred.
• Experience in working with teams considering characterological structure, defensive organization and adaptation as components of psychiatric and substance use disorders is preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a current driver’s license, have a good driving record, and be insurable on the agency liability policy.
• Must be able to pass Utah-DHHS – Office of Licensing background screening and pre-employment drug screen.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs.
• Ability to move around the facility, interacting with clients for extended periods.
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs.
• Work is performed on-site in an office environment. May entail using a computer for extended periods of time.