Clinical Supervisor - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Clinical Supervisor – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is part of a multidisciplinary team that provides comprehensive psychiatric care to patients served by Equitas Health including those living with HIV/AIDS. The Clinical Supervisor – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner works autonomously and in collaboration with a variety of staff to diagnose and manage patients’ health care. Participation in the development, expansion, and maintenance of the Equitas Health Center program is expected.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, traveling, driving or having reliable transportation; written communication; relationship building with community partners and funders; utilizing a computer for documentation, telehealth and conducting research; attending meetings; and presenting to small and large groups.

BENEFITS:

• PTO
• Vision
• Dental
• Health
• 401k
• Sick time

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Director of Clinical Administration with clinical program identification, development, design and
• Identifies statewide opportunities for growth of Equitas Health and works with departmental leadership to devise strategic goals and timelines.
• Develops and strengthens relationships with various stakeholders including medical team, network providers and key decision makers.
• Develops implements and monitors referral network for appropriate patient
• Identifies and resolves challenges/barriers with Psych NP’s model of health care delivery and develops solutions in collaboration with other stakeholders. Provides clinical expertise for the group.
• Actively participates with Quality and Workflow management in the development and implementation of clinical process improvements.
• Oversight of competency, documentation and outcomes of care provided by Psych NPs
• Participates in the interviewing and recommendation of hiring Psych Nurse Practitioners in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Administration
• Facilitates learning for other staff to become more effective in their Provides coaching and team building, as appropriate.
• Serves as a role model to internal and external
• Provide direct care to patients including but not limited to comprehensive medical history, medical assessment, primary care, specialty HIV care, transgender health, laboratory surveillance, and physical exam.
• Prescribe or recommend pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies including controlled
• Facilitate direct patient admissions into hospitals when
• Play key role on multidisciplinary team to develop coordinated treatment
• Use primary care clinic protocols and procedures in providing
• Regularly consult with Collaborating Psychiatrists.
• Educate patients on mental health issues, HIV disease, primary care issues, and adherence strategies to medications prescribed.
• Assist with accreditation and certification for Behavioral Health
• Assess patient risk behaviors and educate patients in prevention of HIV
• Demonstrate unconditional positive regard to clients and conduct all aspects of job responsibilities with a focus on exceptional customer service.
• Continuously grow and develop cultural competency, exhibiting an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity.
• Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating unconditional positive regard to all Equitas Health employees, interns, with an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity.
• Other medical center and pharmacy related duties as
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  EDUCATION/LICENSURE:
• Master of Science Degree, Ohio licensure as a Psych Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive
• National certification within respective area of specialty

 
    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Qualifications:

• Master of Science Degree, Ohio licensure as a Psych Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive
• National certification within respective area of specialty
• One to three years of experience in providing psychiatric care
• 3 years previous supervisory and clinical leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in Epic
• 5 years or more of experience in providing primary care desired
• 5 years or more of experience in providing HIV care
• Exemplary customer service as well as written and verbal communication
• Knowledge of health and social service needs of persons with HIV/AIDS.
• Must have sensitivity to, interest in and competence in cultural differences, HIV/AIDS, minority health, sexual practices, chemical dependency and a demonstrated competence i