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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Position in Phoenix; SMI; Central/ Osborn (9322)

Mitchell - Phoenix, AZ 85012

Overview

Position Type Full Time

Job Shift Day Shift

Education Level NP/DNP

Travel Percentage In-Office

Category Counseling

Description

Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner working in Phoenix, AZ.
Terros Health is a health care company focused on the whole person, providing primary care and specializing in mental health and substance use treatment for over 50 years. We help people live their lives in recovery and we save lives every day. Our vision is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people, achieving exceptional outcomes. We are guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment, with diversity woven throughout. Together, we are Inspiring Change for Life!
If you are interested in working for one of the State's Leading Healthcare Organizations that promotes Hope, Health and Healing, we encourage you to apply!
HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING
Terros Health is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for our Mitchell Recovery Health Center location in Phoenix.
Full Time: 4-10's
Location: Near Central/ Osborn
SMI
NextGen

Experience

Preferred
Salary Range: Post MSN: $135K- $155K; Dual Certified FNP/PMHNP: $148K-$155K; DNP: $158K-$160K (Depending on Years of Experience)
Additional Language Differential Pay Available: Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Farsi, Swahili or ASL: $3/hour ($6240 annually)
The PMHNP serves as an active member of the site clinical team working collaboratively on the delivery of clinical care. Provides direct psychiatric care of assigned clients and program activities, facilitates team work for outpatient services, conducts psychiatric evaluations and medication monitoring and individual treatment and case consultation of patients. Participates in program evaluation procedures and professional record keeping, and makes referrals appropriately.

Additional duties include:

Completes initial psychiatric assessments, progress notes, annual psychiatric updates, family interventions. Documentation shall be on approved forms and within the same day of service.
Develops differential diagnostic assessments, assessments of capacity for consent to treatment, risk assessments, patient education, and progress towards treatment goals including medical, psychological, social, behavioral and developmental aspects of the member’s situation.
Documents patient’s progress with delivery service expectation of 6 hours face-to-face time per 8-hour work day, or 8 hours face-to-face time per 10-hour work day.
Orders follow-up blood levels and other lab tests according to standard medical practice, obtains a past and current medical history
Initiates contact with PCP, ED clinicians, and therapists according to established guidelines, to provide whole health integrated care
Provides psychopharmacological treatment in alignment with patient’s treatment plan; appropriate follow-up of patient’s symptoms and response to medications, including side effects. Utilizes appropriate medication based on best practices, in addition to appropriately completing required documentation for preauthorization of pharmacy services. Completes medication education and informed consent.
Routinely assesses patient’s need for ACT services, using explicit criteria to determine need to transfer to less intensive services. Conducts home and community visits as required by ACT fidelity measures.
Assesses patient’s needs and guides the clinical team while managing crisis and treatment plan updates. Collaborates with nurses and medical assistants.
Educates non-medical staff on psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications, their side effects, and health-related conditions.
Provides psychiatric back-up to the program after-hours and weekends on a rotating basis with other psychiatric care providers who share on-call; will have access to consumers’ current status and medical records/current medications.
Terros Health offers a highly competitive compensation package.
Benefits & Wellness
We invest in the health, well-being, and success of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive benefits, wellness resources, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their families
Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage
Vision insurance
Group life and disability insurance
Pet insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Interest-free medical line of credit
Financial education, planning, and support resources
Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits
Bilingual pay differential
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first year
Paid Sick Time
10 paid holidays annually
Comprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizes
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family members
Trip Reduction Program
Ongoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including:
Scholarships
Clinical supervision
Continuing
Units (CEUs)
Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University (NAU)
Access to the Working Advantage® Employee Discount Program, with savings on:
Gym memberships
Car rentals
Flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more
Apply with your resume at www.terroshealth.org

Qualifications

Must have an Advanced Practice Nursing degree as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Must have one (1) or more year’s prior experience in psychiatric setting and/or providing psychiatric treatment; experience working within psychiatric crisis and/or with members with serious mental illness preferred
Must have an AZ license. DEA and AZ CSPMP registration current
Must have valid Arizona driver’s license, be 21 years of age with minimum 3 years driving experience, and meet requirements of Terros Health’s driving policy
Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role.
Must pass a Drug Screen and TB Test.