Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Job at a glance
Job description
Under limited supervision by the Chief Medical Officer, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive psychiatric care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with mental health disorders. Works collaboratively with physicians, therapists, and other health professionals to deliver integrated behavioral healthcare. Provider functions in accordance with his/her collaborative practice agreement signed by the collaborating physician as required by the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act/South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners.
CareSouth offers employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and retirement options like a 401(k) plan. Employees also have access to a Section 125 plan for pre-tax savings, an Employee Assistance Program, and a wellness program.
Annual CME: $3500!
$10,000 Sign On Bonus!!!!!!!
Job Responsibilities
Diagnose and manage mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
In collaboration with the primary care provider, develop individualized treatment plans, including prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications.
Provide crisis intervention and ongoing psychotherapy as appropriate.
Complete timely documentation in the EMR for each patient encounter and review patient medical records for accuracy and completeness, ensuring timely medical record documentation.
Requests, obtains, and evaluates results of screening tests.
Monitors the treatment regimen in selected populations.
Demonstrates proficiency in all the above. Assessed by medical and clinical preceptors through record audits and one-on-one training and observation, at least once a year, or if needed.
Confer with collaborating physician when needed for consultation, information, etc.
Conduct quality assurance review utilizing clinical measures by life cycle.
Perform duties and support practice transformation as a Patient Centered Medical Home
Serve as an advocate for the center and serve as liaison to local hospitals and health organizations as appropriate.
CareSouth Carolina is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, without regard to race, color, age, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualifications
Must be licensed to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) or as a Physician Assistant in the state of South Carolina
Certified by a nationally recognized nursing organization that certifies nurse practitioners practicing in an extended role or, if a physician assistant, certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) is preferred, or if a physician assistant Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry from the NCCPA is preferred
A minimum of two years’ experience functioning as a psychiatric nurse practitioner or a psychiatric physician assistant is strongly preferred
BLS certification is required
Working Hours
Hours
Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM