SUMMARYProvides general psychiatric/medical care and treatment to consumers in the clinic and in outpatient programs as assigned. Conducts initial assessments of new consumers; prescribes medications within standards of psychiatric care. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals and facilitates transition within and between care settings.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Provides health evaluations for clients and manages medical conditions in collaboration with the psychiatrist and primary clinician
- Prescribes medications and otherwise facilitates medication management of physical conditions in coordination with the treating psychiatrist and with a working knowledge of psychiatric medications
- Consults with the psychiatrist and primary clinician on a regular basis to effectively address physical and mental health needs of consumers Provides health education and teaches health promotion activities to consumers experiencing physical and psychiatric illnesses
- Documents treatment and medications prescribed and/or administered per Agency standards
- Provides psychiatric emergency intervention and management for consumers
- Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients Refers consumers to additional health resources as appropriate
- Must complete all in-service and external training requirements
- Maintains core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment
- Assists in the development and implementation of programmatic goals and objectives
- Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers within the Red Rock Health Team
- Performs other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS- Oklahoma license as an Advanced Practice Nurse in Psych and Mental Health
- Working knowledge of psychiatric conditions, medications, and treatments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- General skill in exercising independent judgment, tact, patience, and understanding; maintaining effective working relationships with clients, other staff, and the community
- Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BHS
- Four years relevant experience preferred
- Clinical supervisory experience preferred
- Experience working with a Community Mental Health population preferred
- 2 years of psychiatric input experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS- Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
- Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 25 pounds
- Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time
- Ability to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer
HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU!- We pay a generous portion of your Health Insurance
- Low-cost Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan with employer contributions equal to 5% of annual salary
- Student Loan Repayment Options
- No Cost Employee Assistance Plan
- 3 Weeks Paid Time-Off (increases annually between years 2-10)
- 9 Paid Holidays
- 1 Floating Holiday to use at your discretion.
- 4 Rest and Relaxation Days
- 3 days of Education Leave
- 4 hours of Volunteer Leave
- Eligible for Pay Increases and Bonuses Annually
- Employer Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
