Psychiatric MH Nurse Practitioner - Substance Abuse Specialist (46498)

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Winslow Indian Health Care Center - Winslow, AZ 86047Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Masters DegreeTravel Percentage: OccasionallyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareUnder general supervision of the Chief of the Mental Health Program, the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) - Substance Abuse Specialist will provide comprehensive behavioral health and substance abuse services to patients across the life span. The Nurse Practitioner will provide services for the Native American population at the Winslow Indian Health Care Center and the Dilkon Medical Center, and will coordinate services with existing WIHCC, tribal, state, county and private service providers focused on behavioral health and substance use disorders. Will provide comprehensive assessment of patients’ psychiatric and substance abuse problems; and establish and implement a treatment plan. Demonstrates clinical competence in utilizing counseling and psychotherapeutic processes as well as psychopharmacology. Exercises informed judgment for prioritizing patient needs, while consulting other health care providers and physicians as necessary in the implementation of the treatment plan. The incumbent will uphold the principles of WIHCC’s Vision, Mission, and Value Statements.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:


Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
Performs bio-psychosocial assessment of patients and demonstrates competency in the delivery and documentation of the treatment processes for patients who may be afflicted with psychiatric and substance abuse problems as well as medical comorbidities. Diagnoses and manages complex conditions across the life span, including hallucinations, paranoia, or delusions; depression, anxiety, or suicidal/homicidal ideation; dementia or cognitive impairment; hyperactive, impulsive, and oppositional behaviors; or school, legal, occupational, or family problems. 
Assesses psychotherapeutic needs of the patient and family and collaborates with other Mental Health and health care providers in the planning and implementation of a treatment plan.
Recognizes, documents and communicates changes in cognitive abilities, medical conditions, affect, behavior, mood dysregulation, and acute and persisting stressors in the patient.
Documents medical records in accordance with ICD-10 and DSM-V-TR diagnostic standards. Makes appropriate entries of all care provided in patient medical records in accordance with WIHCC policies and procedures, as well as regulatory and CMS requirements; requirements of accreditation bodies such as the Joint Commission; and third party payers.
Orders and/or interprets laboratory, imaging studies, and specialty referrals as indicated, and consistent with WIHCC medical priorities specified by the Purchased and Referred Care. 
Provides crisis interventions to patient and families as needed; arranges for hospitalization or residential treatment when necessary; and provides aftercare as needed.
Assists the patient and patient’s family in coping with problems associated with substance abuse and mental illness.
Formulates treatment plans, including prescribing age-appropriate psychotropic medications. Such medications will include FDA-approved agents for the treatment of substance abuse, such as buprenorphine for MAT of opioid use disorders, and naltrexone and acamprosate for alcohol use disorder.
Works with Social Services, Law Enforcement, Probation Officers, and the Courts to assure proper supervision, protection, and placement for patients of all ages.
Works with victims of sexual abuse and their families to maximize healing and function. 
Participates in case conferences and consultations to further identify patient needs and develop treatment plans accordingly.
Assesses for substance abuse and dependency, medication compliance and patient safety for self and others in the family and in the community.
Provides preventive community education to the schools and the chapters in the Winslow Indian Health Care Center’s service area as needed and as directed by supervisor.
Serves on the rotational on-call schedule in accordance with the department’s policy to provide services to patients after normal working hours, including weekends and holidays.
Engages in continuing education activities to remain up to date with evolving diagnostic criteria and psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacologic practices; and to maintain licensure requirements. 
Requires completion of tasks or duties assigned by a supervisor. 
Upholds all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent. 
Adheres to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the healthcare industry.
Adheres to WIHCCs Personnel Policies and Procedures, departmental policies, r