The SMI Nurse Practitioner manages health problems and coordinates integrated care for patients with serious mental illness. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, formulating treatment plans, and providing medication monitoring and supportive counseling.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a master's or doctorate in nursing and valid Arizona RN and Nurse Practitioner licenses in Psychiatric and Mental Health. At least one year of experience as an RN or NP in a psychiatric setting is required.
postgraduate degreePatient AssessmentHealth EducationCrisis InterventionCare CoordinationClinical DocumentationMedication ManagementIntegrated Health CarePsychiatric EvaluationPsychotherapyMental Health Diagnosis
Job description
Who we are
EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO/AA Employer.
What you’ll do
The SMI Nurse Practitioner is a licensed independent practitioner who is responsible for managing health problems and coordinating integrated health care for the patient in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and the nursing standards of care (assessment of health status, diagnosis, development of plan of care and treatment, implementation of treatment plan, and evaluation of patient status). Integrated clinical management is conducted in collaboration with other health care team members, behavioral health providers, and behavioral health team members. No weekends, nights or on-call shifts. *Performance incentives available for this position.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Conducts psychiatric evaluations including medical histories. Evaluates complaints of an acute and chronic nature. Formulates an initial diagnosis and treatment plan for individuals with common mental health problems.
Provides medication, medication monitoring, medication education, crisis response, direct mental health services, and medical record documentation, as required.
Develops working relationships with primary care clinics and coordinates care with PCP's and other professionals as indicated.
Provides support, psychotherapy and supportive counseling for clients in regards to psychosocial, environmental, and physical well-being. Collaborates with other professionals for less common and more complicated mental health problems.
Provides health education to clients, caregivers and family, as well as staff.
Monitors changes of clients with persistent mental illness.
Other
Duties and Responsibilities
Attends scheduled departmental meetings to maintain connection with other members of the department and to learn of changes within the agency and within the greater mental health community.
Participates in supporting the operations of the Agency's Quality Improvement Program as directed.
Maintain a professional demeanor and positive working relationships and effective ongoing communication with all EMPACT-SPC staff, referring organizations, behavioral health clients, parole officers, case managers, service coordinators and school personnel.
Work collaboratively with supervisor in the development and implementation of paperwork procedures.
Participate in agency fund raising activities as requested by management.
What you’ll provide
The provider must have completed either a master’s degree or doctorate in nursing.
Possession of valid Arizona Registered Nurse License and valid Arizona Nurse Practitioner License is required as an Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, or as a Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Must be eligible to participate in the Medicare, Medicaid and other federal health care programs; must be both privileged and credentialed by the ADHS and Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA).
Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) /First Aid Certificate is required.
Experience treating the SMI population is a plus.
One year experience as a Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner, with experience in a psychiatric inpatient unit, psychiatric emergency service, clinic or mental health center.
One year experience in a lead staff role preferred.
Must be at least 21 years of age at time of employment.
What we’ll offer
(Full-time employees)
Generous PTO
10 paid holidays per year
Medical plans (4 choices)
Dental plans (2 choices)
Vision plans (2 choices)
403(b) retirement plan
Retirement Allowance
Company paid Life/AD&D and Long-term Disability
Voluntary additional Life and Short-term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Licensure Reimbursement
Elder Care assistance
Pet Insurance and much more!
EMPACT-SPC is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services, and accredited by the American association of Suicidology (AAS) and The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
All employees of EMPACT-SPC and La Frontera Arizona are employees "at will" as that term is understood in the State of Arizona. This means that employment may be terminated at any time without prior notice and for no stated reason.
EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona reserves the right to modify position descriptions as needed and without notice. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
