Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary:

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides psychiatric services to identified clients who are enrolled for mental health services. This is a fully on-site role in our Wenatchee, WA clinic with minimal travel up to two days per month to our Yakima and Richland clinics for on-site appointments. We currently have two positions available: Position 1: Caseload is primarily adults and some adolescents who are receiving outpatient counseling services or are part of the New Journeys first episode psychosis program. New graduates or experienced prescribers will be considered for this position.Position 2: Caseload is primarily adults, including those with serious and persistent mental illness who are receiving treatment with our PACT (Program of Assertive Community Treatment) team. This role requires at least 2 years of prescribing experience to individuals with high acuity mental illness; 5 years of prescribing experience preferred.

Responsibilities:

Perform psychiatric evaluations and medication management services

• Provide psychiatric services to enrolled individuals
• Evaluate clients potentially in need of psychotropic medication
• Prescribe, monitor, and evaluate results of medication prescribed to clients
• Educate clients on benefits and risks of all medications prescribed
• Order and evaluate laboratory tests as indicated for appropriate medical and psychiatric care.

Provide consultation to facilitate client care

• Consult with Catholic Charities clinical staff as needed
• Coordinate and/or consult with outside physicians for psychiatric or medical management of a client under Catholic Charities care
• Ensure accuracy of psychiatric diagnoses and assessments conducted by mental health staff
• Provide expertise and clinical leadership in the development of treatment and discharge planning
• Oversee quality and suitability of treatment and discharge planning for clients
• Provide education and training to clinical staff regarding diagnoses, treatment planning, use and abuse of medications, health maintenance, and related clinical issues

Demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with agency policies and procedures

• Follow front office and departmental procedures established for effective program management.
• Follow agency infection control policies and procedures.
• Provide services and maintain records to meet BHO requirements, level of care standards, and agency guideline
• Maintain productivity (direct client contact) at 70%
• Meet regularly with provider specific staff regarding systemic issues impacting patient care
• Participate in team building and coordination to improve program operations and quality of service delivery

Document all clinical activities in conjunction with agency guidelines and procedures

• Complete and submit progress notes and provider specific documentation using the agency's EHR within required timelines
• Maintain the security of CareLogic or other EHR system(s)
• Ensure medication consents are documented and current
• Provide legal documentation as required

Understand and comply with all relevant regulatory and safety standards and requirements.

• Complete training and licensing requirements in accordance with professional standards of the discipline
• Submit licenses and insurance information within 10 days of renewal
• Completes paperwork or online applications to assist with credentialing for third party payers.

Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the physical requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements

Physical Requirements:

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time. Position also requires ability to drive with adequate vision.

Non-Physical Requirements:

Education

• MSN or DNP required with focus as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Experience

• Prior experience as a psychiatric prescriber preferred but not required
• Experience using Electronic Health Records (EHR) for clinical documentation

Special Skills

• Good interpersonal skills
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to provide service in a culturally competent manner
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner within the community
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required

Licensure, Registration, Certification

• Current ARNP and RN licensure without any restrictions in the State of Washington
• DEA registration
• Valid Washington State driver's license and required minimum liability insurance for WA State
• Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities' liability insurance provider

Employment is conditional upon:

• Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Wage Range: $148,000 - $164,000 per year, depending on experience

Relocation: $5,000 one-time payment to assist with relocations to Wenatchee (from 50+ miles away)

Benefits:

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year
• Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
• Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
• Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
• Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
• Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
• Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
• Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment

It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.