Executive Mental Health Inc.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - San Jose
Executive Mental Health Inc., San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - San Jose
San Jose, United States
| Posted on 05/09/2024Founded in 1996 by Dr. Ari D. Kalechstein, Executive Mental Health (EMH) is a provider of integrated mental health services, including psychiatry, clinical psychology, and neuropsychology, and offers support for patients who experience a wide array of mental health conditions.Our team has earned a reputation within the community as a trusted partner for quality mental health care. Our reputation is based on the capacity of EMH clinicians to forge personal relationships with patients, respond to individual patient needs, and commit to best practices when providing clinical practice care.EMH offers comprehensive psychiatry, clinical psychology, and neuropsychological evaluations in our Los Angeles outpatient clinic, and has worked with over 250 acute and long-term care facilities across the state of California and Nevada. Our award-winning group of clinicians is comprised of highly-trained psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, and clinical psychologists. Our goal is to assess and identify each patient’s individual needs and provide evidence-based, clinically effective psychological interventions and treatments.Job Description
Summary:The rapidly growing and award-winning team at Executive Mental Health (EMH), with over 25 years of experience as a leading behavioral healthcare group in the State of California, is seeking experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners for a full-time position with the company to support the growth of EMH as a trusted provider of integrated mental healthcare.The psychiatric nurse practitioner will offer an extensive knowledge of nursing, mental health assessment and diagnosis, psychotherapy, and psychopharmacology. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about assisting clinicians in providing top-quality mental health care and offer experience in the skilled nursing environment and/or working with the elderly community.EMH is looking for candidates throughout California: With the home office in Los Angeles, EMH clinicians provide face-to-face and remote therapeutic interventions throughout the state. Nurse Practitioners support EMH patients, most of whom reside in SNFs, by attending to their behavioral health needs. The position offers competitive pay and benefits such as fully covered healthcare, 401K retirement plan, paid parental leave, and more.Job Description:EMH is expanding now by hiring physicians and nurse practitioners based on the need for competent clinicians to manage the prescription of psychotropic medications as we continue to deliver quality mental health services to a diverse, underserved population residing in skilled nursing facilities (as well as other levels of care). We emphasize the biopsychosocial model and communicate with staff in a collegial way to improve patients’ quality of life.Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners will support patients coping with psychiatric disorders including ADHD, mood disorders, and anxiety among others. They will evaluate patients before and during their care to monitor their progress and administer medications as needed. At EMH, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners will also collaborate with psychiatrists to provide the widest scope of care possible to patients. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners should hold strong communication skills to work effectively with other medical professionals and patients. They should also possess a strong sense of empathy to understand their patients and provide specialized care.Responsibilities:Supervised by and working closely with the Director of Psychiatric Services at EMH, the job duties of the nurse practitioner shall include, but are not limited to:Conduct health assessments such as recording medical and psychosocial historyPhysically examine patientsMake diagnosesDevelop a treatment plan that may include medication and other therapiesEducate patient on healthy habits to prevent diseases and maintain good healthCollaborate with other healthcare providers, including physicians and nursesOrder and interpret laboratory test resultsFollow up on patients to determine the effectiveness of recommended treatmentsSkills and Aptitudes:The work that psychiatric nurse practitioners do is both emotionally and mentally demanding. It requires a broad set of professional skills honed over the course of their careers that allow these nurse practitioners to manage their stress and workload while providing a high level of care.Professionalism:
The subject of mental health can be difficult for patients and their families to openly discuss. It is important that psychiatric nurse practitioners act professionally, showing respect and tact when communicating with patients and their families, and when assessing and evaluating a patient’s mental health. They need to establish trust that will enable people to confide in them while maintaining organizational values and acting as an advocate for those coping with mental illness.Analytical Skills:
Determining the scope and specifics of a mental illness can be difficult because its signs are not often clear and may differ from patient to patient. Psychiatric nurse practitioners must be able to synthesize diverse data and patient research in conjunction with their in-depth medical knowledge and the insights from other professionals.Problem Solving:
Psychiatric nurse practitioners find solutions. It is their job to help patients manage their mental health issues. Problem-solving skills are necessary throughout the treatment process.Requirements
Prerequisites and Qualifications:Three years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is required.A background as a registered nurse (RN) is required, along with a two-year associate degree in nursing, a three-year hospital-based nursing diploma, or a four-year bachelor’s degree at a college or university. An accredited certification, such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (PMHNP-BC), is required for this position.To furnish and bill Medicare for covered NP services, an NP must be a registered professional nurse authorized by the State of California to practice as an NP in accordance with State law and must also meet one of the below criteria:Obtained Medicare billing privileges as an NP for the first time on/after January 1, 2003, is certified by a recognized national certifying body, and has a master's or doctoral degree in nursing.Obtained Medicare billing privileges as an NP for the first time before January 1, 2003, and is certified by a recognized national certifying body.Obtained Medicare billing privileges as an NP for the first time before January 1, 2001.Certification Types:American Academy of Nurse PractitionersAmerican Nurses Credentialing CenterNational Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing SpecialtiesPediatric Nursing Certification Board (previously named the National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses)Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation: ONCC does not assign a certification number but you still need proof they are certified.AACN Certification CorporationNational Board on Certification of Hospice and Palliative NursesThe position offers competitive pay and benefits such as healthcare, a 401K retirement plan, paid parental leave, and more.
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San Jose, United States
| Posted on 05/09/2024Founded in 1996 by Dr. Ari D. Kalechstein, Executive Mental Health (EMH) is a provider of integrated mental health services, including psychiatry, clinical psychology, and neuropsychology, and offers support for patients who experience a wide array of mental health conditions.Our team has earned a reputation within the community as a trusted partner for quality mental health care. Our reputation is based on the capacity of EMH clinicians to forge personal relationships with patients, respond to individual patient needs, and commit to best practices when providing clinical practice care.EMH offers comprehensive psychiatry, clinical psychology, and neuropsychological evaluations in our Los Angeles outpatient clinic, and has worked with over 250 acute and long-term care facilities across the state of California and Nevada. Our award-winning group of clinicians is comprised of highly-trained psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, and clinical psychologists. Our goal is to assess and identify each patient’s individual needs and provide evidence-based, clinically effective psychological interventions and treatments.Job Description
Summary:The rapidly growing and award-winning team at Executive Mental Health (EMH), with over 25 years of experience as a leading behavioral healthcare group in the State of California, is seeking experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners for a full-time position with the company to support the growth of EMH as a trusted provider of integrated mental healthcare.The psychiatric nurse practitioner will offer an extensive knowledge of nursing, mental health assessment and diagnosis, psychotherapy, and psychopharmacology. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about assisting clinicians in providing top-quality mental health care and offer experience in the skilled nursing environment and/or working with the elderly community.EMH is looking for candidates throughout California: With the home office in Los Angeles, EMH clinicians provide face-to-face and remote therapeutic interventions throughout the state. Nurse Practitioners support EMH patients, most of whom reside in SNFs, by attending to their behavioral health needs. The position offers competitive pay and benefits such as fully covered healthcare, 401K retirement plan, paid parental leave, and more.Job Description:EMH is expanding now by hiring physicians and nurse practitioners based on the need for competent clinicians to manage the prescription of psychotropic medications as we continue to deliver quality mental health services to a diverse, underserved population residing in skilled nursing facilities (as well as other levels of care). We emphasize the biopsychosocial model and communicate with staff in a collegial way to improve patients’ quality of life.Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners will support patients coping with psychiatric disorders including ADHD, mood disorders, and anxiety among others. They will evaluate patients before and during their care to monitor their progress and administer medications as needed. At EMH, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners will also collaborate with psychiatrists to provide the widest scope of care possible to patients. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners should hold strong communication skills to work effectively with other medical professionals and patients. They should also possess a strong sense of empathy to understand their patients and provide specialized care.Responsibilities:Supervised by and working closely with the Director of Psychiatric Services at EMH, the job duties of the nurse practitioner shall include, but are not limited to:Conduct health assessments such as recording medical and psychosocial historyPhysically examine patientsMake diagnosesDevelop a treatment plan that may include medication and other therapiesEducate patient on healthy habits to prevent diseases and maintain good healthCollaborate with other healthcare providers, including physicians and nursesOrder and interpret laboratory test resultsFollow up on patients to determine the effectiveness of recommended treatmentsSkills and Aptitudes:The work that psychiatric nurse practitioners do is both emotionally and mentally demanding. It requires a broad set of professional skills honed over the course of their careers that allow these nurse practitioners to manage their stress and workload while providing a high level of care.Professionalism:
The subject of mental health can be difficult for patients and their families to openly discuss. It is important that psychiatric nurse practitioners act professionally, showing respect and tact when communicating with patients and their families, and when assessing and evaluating a patient’s mental health. They need to establish trust that will enable people to confide in them while maintaining organizational values and acting as an advocate for those coping with mental illness.Analytical Skills:
Determining the scope and specifics of a mental illness can be difficult because its signs are not often clear and may differ from patient to patient. Psychiatric nurse practitioners must be able to synthesize diverse data and patient research in conjunction with their in-depth medical knowledge and the insights from other professionals.Problem Solving:
Psychiatric nurse practitioners find solutions. It is their job to help patients manage their mental health issues. Problem-solving skills are necessary throughout the treatment process.Requirements
Prerequisites and Qualifications:Three years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is required.A background as a registered nurse (RN) is required, along with a two-year associate degree in nursing, a three-year hospital-based nursing diploma, or a four-year bachelor’s degree at a college or university. An accredited certification, such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (PMHNP-BC), is required for this position.To furnish and bill Medicare for covered NP services, an NP must be a registered professional nurse authorized by the State of California to practice as an NP in accordance with State law and must also meet one of the below criteria:Obtained Medicare billing privileges as an NP for the first time on/after January 1, 2003, is certified by a recognized national certifying body, and has a master's or doctoral degree in nursing.Obtained Medicare billing privileges as an NP for the first time before January 1, 2003, and is certified by a recognized national certifying body.Obtained Medicare billing privileges as an NP for the first time before January 1, 2001.Certification Types:American Academy of Nurse PractitionersAmerican Nurses Credentialing CenterNational Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing SpecialtiesPediatric Nursing Certification Board (previously named the National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses)Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation: ONCC does not assign a certification number but you still need proof they are certified.AACN Certification CorporationNational Board on Certification of Hospice and Palliative NursesThe position offers competitive pay and benefits such as healthcare, a 401K retirement plan, paid parental leave, and more.
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