Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PRN

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner-PRN to join our Inpatient Team in Kingman! This is an exciting and challenging role where you will be able to assess, diagnose and treat the mental health needs of patients. We are currently looking for a Psych Nurse Practitioner-PRN to join our Kingman Crisis and Recovery Services program. Under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, this position has primary responsibility for the medical and psychiatric functions in inpatient crisis unit setting. Provides general psychiatric services to include engagement, assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, family meetings, supportive psychotherapy, patient education, and risk assessment and discharge planning. Responsible for ensuring that the psychiatric services are in compliance with licensing and funding requirements as defined by the Covered Services Guide.

Responsibilities

Provides psychiatric initial assessments, medication monitoring, and continuity of care facilitation for site clients; Conducts daily morning check-in with applicable care coordinators, RNs, and any other member of the treatment team; Completes tasks daily such as paperwork, Telemed fill-in, and responds to site outreach while working on-site or from remote workspace; Provides Telemed assistance for outpatient and inpatient clinics, conducts admissions and participates in facility staffing needs as required; Attends all SBH meetings/trainings, including but not limited to CMO meetings, BHMP meetings, staffing for clients, trainings for CME, EHR trainings, etc.; Completes all paperwork, including but not limited to labs, service plans, admissions, EKGs, H&Ps, psych evaluations, etc.; Complies with and completes all medication prescription consent documentation required; Provides on-call support as needed to respond and/or assist with crisis situations

Requirements

Minimum age 21 years; Completion of an accredited NP program with Psychiatric Mental Health Certification through the ANCC; One or more years' experience in the delivery of mental health treatment of adults; Licensed by the State of Arizona; Valid DEA certificate; Masters or better in Nursing; Certified Nurse Practitioner