Job Type
Full-time
Description
Description
Assertive Community Treatment operates as an evidence-based model for treatment for individuals with schizophrenia and other serious and persistent mental health disorders. We operate as a "hospital without walls", with the ability to bring needed mental health care directly to the patient's doorstep. Assertive Community Treatment is designed to assist individuals who have traditionally struggled with engaging and maintaining outpatient levels of care but still can thrive in the community.
Duties:
Provide 32 hours per week of psychiatric evaluation and treatment of individuals out in the community to no more than 100 patients.
Provide at least monthly assessment of symptoms and response to medications as well as monitoring of non-psychiatric medical conditions and medications.
Attend Morning Meeting Grand Rounds to discuss clients progress and needs.
Provide psychiatric expertise to a multi-disciplinary team which includes therapists, employment specialist, case management, Integrated Dual Disorders treatment, certified peer support and a 3 FT RN nursing complement.
Work collaboratively with other PMHC Staff that includes a multi-disciplinary team of highly qualified professionals.
Direct the operation of the medication and medical services by actively collaborating with the registered nurses on the team.
Attend supervision with attending psychiatrist.
Requirements
Requirements
Must be Psychiatric CRNP experienced in working with adults with serious and persistent mental health and co-occurring substance abuse disorders.
Must have DEA and Liability Insurance Certificate
Possess the ability to document proficiently in an electronic health record.
Possess the ability to perform the physical requirements of the service contract, with or without accommodation.
