The Nurse Practitioner provides integrated nursing and medical services for the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders and co-occurring substance use. Responsibilities include prescribing psychiatric medications, managing general medical conditions, and coordinating care with internal and external providers.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a Certified Nurse Practitioner in psychiatry with a Master's or Doctorate degree and an unrestricted license in the State of Michigan. Required credentials include DEA registration and a Suboxone waiver, along with specific post-degree clinical experience.
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Job description
What we are looking for
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the provision of integrated nursing/medical services in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of persons with mental disorders, co- occurring substance uses and general medical conditions within their scope of practice.
The Nurse Practitioner coordinates care with internal and external providers of mental health, physical health and substance use disorders.
The Nurse Practitioner monitors and manages general medical conditions focusing on the most common conditions including hypertension, diabetes, asthma/COPD, overweight/ obesity and tobacco use.
These responsibilities cover all CNS service lines including but not limited to the public and private practices and the Health Choice Program.
The Nurse Practitioner reports to the Chief Medical Officer.
Compensation Range
The starting pay for this position is $125,000 and is based on non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
What’s in it for you
As a member of our team, you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community and the lives of the individuals that we serve. CNS Healthcare provides a robust total rewards program to support our team members and their loved ones. We’ve shared some highlights below, but you can visit the benefits guide posted on our careers page to learn more! [https://www.cnshealthcare.org/careers/]
Comprehensive medical insurance options
Employer-paid benefits including dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
Retirement program with generous company default contribution and match
Generous PTO program starting at 18 days annually
15 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays
Paid parental leave
Student loan forgiveness eligibility, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), HRSA, and more
Essential Functions
Prescribes and review all psychiatric medications on assigned persons served or patients
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short-term disability insurance
Student loan forgiveness eligibility
Retirement program with company match
Complete 17 unique public persons served encounters each day when working in the Clinic
Prescribes and review all psychiatric medications on assigned persons served and patients
Reviews medications at least quarterly or more frequently as clinically indicated
Coordinates with other medical providers, pharmacies, laboratories, and hospitals on behalf of CNS persons served and patients in the management of general medical conditions that commonly occur including but not limited to hypertension, diabetes, asthma, obesity, overweight, tobacco use disorders, sleep apnea, heart disease, renal and hepatic disease, HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis
Documents the medication given, dose usage, amount, route, and location of the injection site
Collaborates with nurses and medical assistants to ensure completion of routine or enhanced vital signs at each patient/person served visit according to CNS Policy.
Complete routine vital signs for priority persons served/patients when nurses or medical assistants are not available to complete per vital signs work instruction
Completes all required documentation and reports completely, accurately, and within designated time frame.
Provides clinical experience in the medical management, crisis and behavior management techniques
Provisions of direct person served and patient services as a part of clinic coverage and documentation of services according CNS standards
Provides education regarding disease process, medications including side effects and healthy lifestyle management
Completes blood glucose testing with glucometer when necessary
Participates in treatment and discharge planning meetings, case conferences, medical staff meetings, and special programs meetings
Consults with clinic management staff in response to client crisis and emergencies
Determines need for routine medical care and referral to other medical providers, specialists or facilities.
Assists in monitoring and coordinating physical and mental health status of assigned clients
Completes prior authorizations for pharmacy requests from third party payers
Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic testing
Participates in CNS internship/externship program with various institutions of higher learning providing training, supervision and mentoring and completing needed performance evaluations
Account for scheduled work hours through billing, productivity or other approved methods of documentation
Completes evaluations and management visits for medication management and psychiatric evaluations by performing a comprehensive mental health assessment, including obtaining and accurately documenting in the electronic health record
Completes needed external documentation on behalf of persons served/patients e.g. return to work, family medical leave, SS/SSI and other benefit forms
Authorizes requested services in EHR such as state hospital applications, etc.
Participates regularly and document implementation of collaborative/ practice agreement with assigned psychiatrics
Complies with Meaningful Use (MU) and Medicare Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) requirements including being champions and promoting the implementation of items such as the patient portal, collection of allergies, updated medication list, meaningful use referrals
Participates and promote departmental and agency quality improvement initiatives
Active participation in improving medication adherence with increased use of long-acting medications including Vivitrol
Completes routine or enhanced vital signs for priority persons served/patients when nurses, medical assistants, prescribers or clinic coordinator is not available to complete per vital signs work instruction
Attend and actively participate in staff development programs, meetings and on committees as required
Lead team in quality improvement initiatives
Promotes quality achievement and performance improvement across the system
Other Duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
Possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Masters prepared Nurse Practitioner in psychiatry
Certified as a Nurse Practitioner
Completion of accredited specialty masters or doctorate training program in psychiatry
Unrestricted License as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan
Controlled Substance Registration from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Possess Suboxone Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) waiver
Two years’ experience in direct work post master’s or doctorate degree and experience in a psychiatric outpatient community mental health setting preferable or five years’ experience post master’s or doctorate degree and licensure as a Nurse Practitioner providing direct patient care services to psychiatric patients in a general medical setting
In lieu of this experience individuals who completed their internship at CNS with direct observation of their clinical skills by CNS staff or individual with 2 years’ experience as a psychiatric nurse providing direct patient care services prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner at CNS
Working knowledge of medical terminology used in a mental health setting
General knowledge of the community mental health system based on the Michigan Mental Health Code and MDHHS contracts
Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, and courteously
Ability to be forward thinking and take initiative to accomplish goals and objectives of the department
Intermediate level experience with computers and Microsoft office products
Ability to use discretion and judgmental when handling matters of a sensitive or confidential nature
Advanced time management, problem solving, customer service, interpersonal, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution skills
Prior Experience working in a fast-paced office environment with usual pressures of managing multiple priorities with time constraints
Ability to use a cell phone including answering the phone, picking up messages, returning call in a timely manner and updating one’s outgoing message based on scheduled time off
Prior experience with the diagnosis, treatment and management of mental and substance use disorder
Proficiency in the use of an electronic health record
Proficiency in the use of the Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS), PMP AWARxE Program, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)
Experience with the application of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) is implemented in health care organizations w. Ability to apply the applications of the Michigan Mental Health Code in the provision of Community Mental Health services in Michigan
Valid and unrestricted Driver's License
About CNS Healthcare
CNS Healthcare (CNS) is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) with seven clinics and two clubhouses in Southeastern Michigan. CNS employs approximately 400 employees, paraprofessionals, and support staff, delivering services to more than 7,000 people annually.
CNS provides comprehensive integrated health services in partnership with several community organizations, and uses a patient-centered approach to identify, support, and promote the overall health of children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
