Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physicians Assistant
Psychiatric PA
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Classification
Reports To
Chief Clinical Officer
Date
April 2020
JOB DESCRIPTION
____________________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY
Provides mental health services under the supervision of a psychiatrist. Being an important component of the mental health team, their medical know-how allows them to treat patients on an outpatient basis.
Education and/or experience
Graduation from an accredited school of medicine
Hold current license to practice in state of Virginia
Current DEA certificate
Board Certification preferred
CPR Certified
CAQ for Psychiatry
Credentialed per Community Health Center Policies and Procedures for billing services under Medicare/Medicaid
Competencies
1. Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
2. Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
3. Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
4. Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
5. Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirement.
6. Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
7. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
8. Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
9. Effective verbal and written communist skills.
10. Effective computer skills (Microsoft Office, EClinical Works and Google).
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
_Clinical _
_ _
1. Assesses patients through informal conversation
2. Reviews patients medical, personal, and drug (including substance abuse) histories in order to diagnose and/or rule out any underlying medical conditions
3. Orders labs, makes referrals to other providers, and prescribes psychiatric medications
4. Has an expertise in psychopharmacology, the study of indications, actions, risks, and side effects of psychiatric drugs used independently or along with other psychiatric drugs
5. Oversees patients physical and mental health while receiving psychiatric care
6. Performs frequent follow-ups to monitor how patient is responding to counseling, medications and other therapies
7. Works with families to ensure that patient is receiving adequate support
8. Reviews ancillary test results and coordinates notification to the patient as per policy
9. Completion of appropriate chart documentation within EHR to comply with insurance and reimbursement guidelines
10. Completion of all required documentation within EHR within a timely manner as per policy
11. Participates in on-call schedule
12. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
_ _
_ Medical Administrative _
_ _
1. Works with other clinical staff to establish clinical protocols and measures.
2. Follows established agency policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
3. As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
4. Establish, strengthen, and negotiate relationships between the health center and other clinicians, provider organizations and providers in this marketplace.
5. Maintains appropriate licensure and certification including meeting and/or exceeding
CME requirements.
6. Attends all staff and provider meetings as requested.
7. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
8. Supports the mission of PATHS.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO Statement
PATHS 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.
Signatures
This job description has been approved by all levels of management:
Manager_______________________________________ Date ________________________
HR____________________________________________ Date ________________________
Employee signature below constitutes employee s understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.
Employee Signature____________________________________________
Dated___________________________________
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
Patient Type:
Pediatric
Adults
Geriatric
Family
Women's Health
Relocation Assistance Provided:
Yes
Work Remotely
No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Psychiatry
License/Certification:
DEA (Required)
NP/PA (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locationsEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first.
Classification
Reports To
Chief Clinical Officer
Date
April 2020
JOB DESCRIPTION
____________________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY
Provides mental health services under the supervision of a psychiatrist. Being an important component of the mental health team, their medical know-how allows them to treat patients on an outpatient basis.
Education and/or experience
Graduation from an accredited school of medicine
Hold current license to practice in state of Virginia
Current DEA certificate
Board Certification preferred
CPR Certified
CAQ for Psychiatry
Credentialed per Community Health Center Policies and Procedures for billing services under Medicare/Medicaid
Competencies
1. Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
2. Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
3. Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
4. Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
5. Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirement.
6. Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
7. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
8. Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
9. Effective verbal and written communist skills.
10. Effective computer skills (Microsoft Office, EClinical Works and Google).
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
_Clinical _
_ _
1. Assesses patients through informal conversation
2. Reviews patients medical, personal, and drug (including substance abuse) histories in order to diagnose and/or rule out any underlying medical conditions
3. Orders labs, makes referrals to other providers, and prescribes psychiatric medications
4. Has an expertise in psychopharmacology, the study of indications, actions, risks, and side effects of psychiatric drugs used independently or along with other psychiatric drugs
5. Oversees patients physical and mental health while receiving psychiatric care
6. Performs frequent follow-ups to monitor how patient is responding to counseling, medications and other therapies
7. Works with families to ensure that patient is receiving adequate support
8. Reviews ancillary test results and coordinates notification to the patient as per policy
9. Completion of appropriate chart documentation within EHR to comply with insurance and reimbursement guidelines
10. Completion of all required documentation within EHR within a timely manner as per policy
11. Participates in on-call schedule
12. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
_ _
_ Medical Administrative _
_ _
1. Works with other clinical staff to establish clinical protocols and measures.
2. Follows established agency policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
3. As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
4. Establish, strengthen, and negotiate relationships between the health center and other clinicians, provider organizations and providers in this marketplace.
5. Maintains appropriate licensure and certification including meeting and/or exceeding
CME requirements.
6. Attends all staff and provider meetings as requested.
7. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
8. Supports the mission of PATHS.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO Statement
PATHS 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.
Signatures
This job description has been approved by all levels of management:
Manager_______________________________________ Date ________________________
HR____________________________________________ Date ________________________
Employee signature below constitutes employee s understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.
Employee Signature____________________________________________
Dated___________________________________
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
Patient Type:
Pediatric
Adults
Geriatric
Family
Women's Health
Relocation Assistance Provided:
Yes
Work Remotely
No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Psychiatry
License/Certification:
DEA (Required)
NP/PA (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locationsEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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