Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
*This position will flex between our Mesa and Scottsdale Clinic locations.
Position Overview:
At Alium Health, we are dedicated to creating pathways for mental, physical, and emotional wellness for all. Our team fosters a culture built on Authenticity, Leadership, Inclusivity, Understanding, and Motivation (A.L.I.U.M.), allowing us to expand our impact within the community.
Just some of what makes Alium Health unique...
- Integrated, holistic mental and medical healthcare office
- Direct collaboration between medical and behavioral health providers daily
- Flexibility in scheduling
- Located in a warm and supportive outpatient clinic setting
- Awarded several grants to address SDOH in patient base
- Working with a psychologist, care coordinators, and therapists
- Supportive of employee’s professional goals and specialties
- Strong on continued education and career advancement
- Case management support
- Scheduling and billing handled by a dedicated support team
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing high-quality care to patients with mental health conditions, including SMI population. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while advancing your career, we encourage you to apply today.
Essential Job Functions:
Assessment and Diagnosis:
- Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including mental status examinations, history taking, and diagnostic assessments.
- Develop differential diagnoses and formulate treatment plans based on assessment findings.
Treatment and Management:
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with established guidelines and protocols.
- Provide psychotherapeutic interventions, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), supportive therapy, and other therapeutic modalities.
- Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and address any side effects or complications related to medications.
Patient Care:
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with patients and their families.
- Provide education to patients and families regarding mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
- Facilitate crisis intervention and management as needed.
Collaboration and Coordination:
- Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
- Participate in case conferences and team meetings to discuss patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, and community resources.
Documentation and Compliance:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including documentation standards and ethical guidelines.
- Adhere to privacy and confidentiality regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
Professional Development:
- Stay current with advancements in psychiatric and mental health care through continuing education and professional development.
- Participate in relevant workshops, conferences, and training sessions.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Requirements:
Education Requirements:
- Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing with a focus on psychiatric mental health (PMHNP).
- Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by a recognized certifying body (e.g., ANCC).
- Current, valid RN and NP licenses in the state of practice.
- National Provider Identification (NPI) number and individual CAQH account
- Federal DEA license in good standing
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Proficient in conducting psychiatric assessments and formulating treatment plans.
- Strong clinical skills, including the ability to manage complex psychiatric conditions and perform therapeutic interventions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.