Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Optimae Behavioral Health Services | PMHNP Hiring | PMHNP Hiring
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Optimae Behavioral Health Services
$110k-$135k/yr
Location
Newton, Iowa
Job Type
Contract
Work Mode
In-Person
About this role
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JOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Clinical Director and as a member of the Optimae LifeServices Team, the prescriber works to provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management to individuals via telepsych and/or face to face. This position will exemplify and adhere to the Mission, Core Values, and Ethics of Optimae LifeServices. The prescriber shall make professional medical diagnosis or treatment of customers and such diagnosis and treatment shall be consistent with standard practices of the nursing profession.
EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE
•Current license with the Iowa Board of Nursing or Iowa Department of Public Health.
•Certification with US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration for Controlled Substance Registration Certificate.
•For PMHNPs: ANCC Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner preferred
•Certification with State of Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners for Certificate of Registration Iowa Controlled Substance Act.
•Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation.
•Exceptional skills in providing flexible and relevant customer-centered treatment rehabilitation and support in the community.
About Optimae Behavioral Health Services
Optimae Behavioral Health Services is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.
•Expertise in psychiatric assessment and diagnosis, psychotherapy and symptom management, treatment and management of acute and sub-acute situations in the community.
•Excellent skills in psychopharmacology, especially the use of newer anti-psychotic medications.
•Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based psychiatric care.
•English is essential, bilingualism and other languages an asset.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•The prescriber has an overall responsibility to Optimae LifeServices customers and participation in a team oriented treatment program.
•Provide outpatient clinical services to customers, taking into account the environmental, social, psychological and medical factors that influence health.
•Assess, diagnose, and prescribe medications to customers, and refer to other resources as appropriate.
•Provide advice and guidance to team members regarding customers and corresponding treatment.
•Maintain complete and accurate medical records for all customers, completing documentation promptly.
•Assist in the collection and analysis of relevant data for administration, planning and evaluation.
•Have on-call rotations in accordance as assigned.
•Responsibility to the financial health of the agency.
•Reference the terms of contract on employment agreement.
•Serve as a good example in attitude, personal language, appearance, and health habits.
•Mandatory reporting.
•Perform other duties as assigned.
Common Responsibilities
•Work in a manner that preserves privacy and seeks to minimize risk.
•Work in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognizes the determinants of health.
•Collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork.
•Respect and value the diversity of communities and individuals.
•Drive to behavioral health locations as needed.
•Contribute to the Optimae LifeServices’ activities to collect, analyze and report on data and relevant information, and in research.
•Maintain competence, including a professional license to practice medicine.
•Maintain appropriate CEU training.
•Participate in meetings and committees.
•Work during both regular and extended hours of operation in locations identified by Optimae LifeServices.
•Contribute to efforts to secure and maximize resources for current and new programs, services and activities.
•Adhere to all policies and procedures of Optimae LifeServices
