Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)| Job Number: 20-428-6795
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Job Summary: The primary purpose of position is to provide psychiatric services to people who are frequent users of hospitals and jails, who experience complex and co-occurring conditions such as mental illness, a substance use disorder and a chronic medical condition. This service is done by working collaboratively with a robust interdisciplinary team, using Assertive Community Treatment and Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment models. Due to the intensity of the services provided, it is crucial for this position to be collaborative in working with the treatment team and approach their work with trauma informed, strengths based and harm reduction approaches. In addition, this role must be willing to be mobile in the community when necessary to meet the needs of this specific population.
Under the supervision of a licensed physician, this position serves as a provider in a community mental health setting providing medical services within scope of license, training, credentialing, and current standards of care and per quality criteria of the employer. Determines and documents evidence of psychopathology, if present, and makes a diagnostic formulation. Assesses client’s needs and options to satisfy the requirements of the case. Discusses with the client his/her findings and recommendations. Decides whether initiation of treatment is urgent: medication, labs, other diagnostic tests, hospitalization, social setting, detox program; verifies that written consent for medication of client has been secured, documents therapist’s plan and/or completes other referral/medical forms as appropriate. With consent of client, carries out treatment plan, documents in prescribed manner the interactions during sessions and progress of therapy. Discusses his/her opinions and/or findings with therapists and makes recommendations when indicated. Works harmoniously with Unit Manager(s), Associate Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer to define and deliver quality clinical medical care for all clients with the units.