The National Coalition of Healthcare Recruiters
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Treatment and Counseling Center
The National Coalition of Healthcare Recruiters, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
(Only QUALIFIED Healthcare Professionals accepted)
Psychiatry/Mental Health-NP - A non-profit health and human services organization providing a variety of programs, services, and resources to very low and low to moderate income, Asian, Pacific Islander, Latino, Middle Eastern, East African, African American and other diverse ethnic populations of San Diego County is seeking a psychiatric nurse practitioner to join their behavioral healthcare team.
The Treatment and Counseling Center provides outpatient mental health treatment for adults and older adults with serious mental illness and promotes psychosocial rehabilitation principles of wellness and recovery. The Center’s target population is Pacific Islander adults, ages 25 and older and Pacific Islander Transition Aged Youth ages 18-24.
Under the direction of the Psychiatrist and Program Manager, the Nurse Practitioner provides treatment to clients with all ranges of psychiatric symptom acuity and possible co-occurring substance abuse.
Responsibilities:
Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations for clients that have been referred to and accepted into the program.Provide diagnosis and treatment of clients.Evaluate and prescribe medication as indicated.Order labs and review results with clients and staff as needed.Function as a member of the treatment team and provide input in client treatment plans.Prepare accurate timely medical records of all services rendered including Psychiatric and medical history and medication follow up.Provide coordination of care with outside treatment providers, including primary care services.Communicate and collaborate with pharmacies for timely and accurate refill of prescriptions.Work in conjunction with the Psychiatrist to develop the most appropriate medication regimen given the client’s history and presenting symptoms.Help enhance medication adherence through client, family, and staff education.Perform crisis intervention and medication management.Monitor and ensure compliance with medication procedures at program sites.Facilitate client linkage to community-based primary care providers.Provide staff training on various topics related to the provision of Medical and Psychiatric services to target population.Participate in utilization review and treatment team meetings as scheduled.Attend staff meetings, trainings, and other required meetings.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual skills in Asian Pacific Islander’s languages (Vietnamese, Cambodian, Lao, Chinese, etc.)Demonstrated knowledge of County HHSA BHS requirements, including documentation.Knowledge of Cerner (aka Anasazi), electronic health record systems.
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Psychiatry/Mental Health-NP - A non-profit health and human services organization providing a variety of programs, services, and resources to very low and low to moderate income, Asian, Pacific Islander, Latino, Middle Eastern, East African, African American and other diverse ethnic populations of San Diego County is seeking a psychiatric nurse practitioner to join their behavioral healthcare team.
The Treatment and Counseling Center provides outpatient mental health treatment for adults and older adults with serious mental illness and promotes psychosocial rehabilitation principles of wellness and recovery. The Center’s target population is Pacific Islander adults, ages 25 and older and Pacific Islander Transition Aged Youth ages 18-24.
Under the direction of the Psychiatrist and Program Manager, the Nurse Practitioner provides treatment to clients with all ranges of psychiatric symptom acuity and possible co-occurring substance abuse.
Responsibilities:
Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations for clients that have been referred to and accepted into the program.Provide diagnosis and treatment of clients.Evaluate and prescribe medication as indicated.Order labs and review results with clients and staff as needed.Function as a member of the treatment team and provide input in client treatment plans.Prepare accurate timely medical records of all services rendered including Psychiatric and medical history and medication follow up.Provide coordination of care with outside treatment providers, including primary care services.Communicate and collaborate with pharmacies for timely and accurate refill of prescriptions.Work in conjunction with the Psychiatrist to develop the most appropriate medication regimen given the client’s history and presenting symptoms.Help enhance medication adherence through client, family, and staff education.Perform crisis intervention and medication management.Monitor and ensure compliance with medication procedures at program sites.Facilitate client linkage to community-based primary care providers.Provide staff training on various topics related to the provision of Medical and Psychiatric services to target population.Participate in utilization review and treatment team meetings as scheduled.Attend staff meetings, trainings, and other required meetings.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual skills in Asian Pacific Islander’s languages (Vietnamese, Cambodian, Lao, Chinese, etc.)Demonstrated knowledge of County HHSA BHS requirements, including documentation.Knowledge of Cerner (aka Anasazi), electronic health record systems.
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