Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Empowering Wellness, Transforming Lives

Optima Medical Management Group is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life by promoting wellness. At Optima MMG and all of its divisions: Serene Health, Community Support, and American TrueCare, our mission is to provide comprehensive support and care that not only addresses immediate concerns but also fosters long-term well-being.

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Job summary

The PMHNP will work in coordination with Serene’s outpatient counseling services to provide psychiatric services to adult and youth clients with behavioral health issues. Services will be office-based for in-person and tele-health sessions. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) will provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management services at a Serene Health IPA Medical Group location: Augusta, GA

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing psychiatric services to clients in a variety of clinical settings during scheduled hours. Scope of services includes outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management services.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat adults, adolescents, and children experiencing symptoms of behavioral health disorders.
• Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders that present for treatment
• Collaborate with counselors, social workers, or other treatment team members to coordinate client care.
• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of medical records, including assessment, treatment plan, progress notes, outcome measures, and billing entries.
• Counsel clients during appointments, as necessary.
• Design/participate in the development of individualized treatment plans, incorporating best and leading practices into treatment interventions.
• Examine or order laboratory or diagnostic tests for clients to provide information on general physical condition and mental disorders.
• Collaborate with guardians, relatives, and significant others on client’s conditions and treatment when clinically appropriate.
• Prepare and submit assessments, progress notes, reports, and summaries to entities/agencies (funders, insurance companies, etc.) as required.
• Return calls and emails promptly (within 24 hours of receipt or sooner if clinically necessary)
• Respond to client emergencies and be accessible
• Responsible for making independent decisions based on protocols developed utilizing national guidelines for treatment interventions.
• Responsible for maintaining customer relations with all agency staff and clients.
• Records all services performed for accurate billing for services provided in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, as well as payor rules and regulations. Submit billing documents in a timely fashion.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Follow all procedures and protocols as per Serene Health IPA Medical Corp policy, federal and state regulations, standard practice,
• Actively participate in all agency and department education, training, and in-services to confirm understanding of new information or changes to established clinical policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and experience

• Graduation from a state-certified advance practice program specializing in psychiatry/mental health
• At least 1-2 years providing direct client care to persons receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders
• Ability to work with both adult and youth/child populations

Preferred experience

• 3+ years of experience as a psychiatric provider
• Independent Licensure Nurse Practitioner possessing strong clinical judgement
• Experience in telemedicine

Licenses/Certifications

• Must be certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• An unrestricted license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the state of Georgia
• Must have a valid DEA number and unrestricted DEA license in Georgia
• No suspension/exclusion/debarment from participation in federal health care programs (e.g. Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP)
• Maintain credentials and licensure with all major insurance companies and licensing boards with the assistance of Provident credentialing staff.

Required skills/Abilities

• Experience in delivering high-quality, client-centered care
• Able to document and navigate EHR independently
• Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with individuals involved in all aspects of programming – children, parents, school faculty and staff, grantors, funders, partner agencies, members of the community and Provident team members
• Serves as a representative of Provident, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with Provident team members, clients, school system staff and faculty, grantors, funders, regulators and members of the general public
• Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary team
• Language
• Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general and professional documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant
• Ability to foster teamwork; train and direct the work of team members and colleagues
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work productively and make independent decisions.

Working conditions / Environment

Physical requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at an office desk on the computer.
• Lifting: Able to lift up to 15lbs.

Pay range $80—$100 USD

Benefits: Our full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits enrollment after 60 days of employment:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

We have various insurance options for you and your family.

Short & Long-Term Disability Benefits

Protection when you need it most.

Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, and Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plans: Added security for you and your loved ones.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Manage your finances with flexibility.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Support when life throws challenges your way.

401(K)

Building your financial future with us. Effective after 1 year of employment.

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Flexibility for the planned and unplanned.

Paid Holidays

Quality time to enjoy celebrations.

Employee Referral Program

Share the opportunities and reap the rewards.

Company Discount Program

Enjoy savings on everyday expenses and memberships.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Optima Medical Management Group and its divisions are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Optima MMG is committed to providing employment opportunities for all qualified candidates without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Optima MMG is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Pre-Employment

Optima Medical Management Group is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug screening and background check.