Job Type
Full-time
POSITION PURPOSE: To provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management services.
SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION- Conduct follow-up appointments for ASAM 3.3 level of care clients (average of ~5 per week).
- Complete approximately 15-20 psychiatric evaluations per week.
- Responsible for providing psychiatric services to clients in a variety of clinical settings during scheduled hours. Scope of services includes outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management services.
- Assess, diagnose, and treat adults experiencing symptoms of a behavioral health disorder.
- Collaborate with counselors, social workers, or other treatment team members to coordinate client care.
- Responsible for timely and accurate completion of medical records, including assessment, treatment plan, progress notes, outcome measures, and billing entries.
- Counsel clients during appointments, as necessary.
- Design/participate in the development of individualized treatment plans, incorporating best and leading practices into treatment interventions.
- Examine or order laboratory or diagnostic tests for clients to provide information on general physical condition and mental disorders.
- Collaborate with guardians, relatives, and significant others on client's conditions and treatment when clinically appropriate.
- Prepare and submit assessments, progress notes, reports, and summaries to entities/agencies (funders, insurance companies, etc.) as required.
- Return calls and emails promptly (within 24 hours of receipt or sooner if clinical necessary).
- Respond to client emergencies
- Responsible for making independent decisions based on protocols developed utilizing national guidelines for treatment interventions.
- Responsible for maintaining customer relations with all agency staff and clients.
- Records all services performed for accurate billing for services provided in compliance with all local, state, federal laws, as well as payor rules and regulations. Submits billing documents in a timely fashion.
- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality of care.
- Actively participate in all agency and department education, training and in-services to confirm understanding of new information for changes to established clinical policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Ability to Commute:- Pasadena, MD 21122 (Required)
Work Location: In personRequirements
EDUCATION: - Master's or Doctorate Degree in Nursing with focus on Psychiatric nursing Graduation from a state-certified advanced practice program specializing in psychiatry/mental health
EXPERIENCE: - At least 1-2 years providing direct client care to persons receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders
- Experience with co-occurring substance abuse/addiction disorders preferred
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: - Must be licensed in the state of Maryland as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Must have a valid DEA number and unrestricted DEA license in Maryland
KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE:- Must adhere to confidentiality requirements as outlined in 42 CFR, Part 2. (HIPAA)
- Must have the ability to interact with staff and clients in a professional manner.
- Must have the ability to handle stressful and demanding situations, while maintaining exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Must have the ability to adhere to all ethical guidelines set forth in accordance with the state of Maryland.
- Must have the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and work well within a team environment in support of the company objectives.
- Should have the ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions based on the facility/department's guidelines.
- Ability to document and navigate EMR independently.
Salary Description
$150,000-$160,000 per year.
