ARNP - Psychiatric

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (PMHNP-BC), at Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare provides in person psychiatric care in mainly an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, prescribing treatments, coordinating care, and utilizing Medication Assisted Therapies for substance use disorders. The role involves documentation, billing, collaboration with staff. Candidates must be licensed and authorized to prescribe in Iowa, with strong communication and technology skills.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist in the development and delivery of ARNP services at Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare. 

2. Perform psychiatric care duties to include; history and physical, order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests, prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities, implement interventions, monitor effectiveness of interventions. 

3. Engage in activities necessary for effective documentation, coding, authorization, and billing of services, in compliance with generally accepted medical standards.

4. Collaborate and coordinate care with Prairie Ridge team in an effort to develop appropriate behavioral health plans for patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. 

5. Understand and utilize Medication Assisted Therapies in the treatment of substance use disorders. 

6. Participate in research as requested.

7. Monitor and initiate processes which promote cost effective and efficient delivery of care. 

8. Participate in on-call duties.

9. Advise and assist in the coordination of staff wellness activities.

10. Demonstrate understanding and adherence to all CARF, HIPPA, and 42 CFR, part 2 policies and procedures.

11. Participate in activities identified as necessary for the development and implementation of coordinated care at Prairie Ridge.

12. Other duties as defined by supervisor.

 
QUALIFICATIONS

1. Current Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Iowa.

2. Ability to prescribe in the state of Iowa.

3. Supportive of the mission of Prairie Ridge and the patients we serve.

4. Proficiency in oral and written communication skills, as well as documentation requirements.

5. Technology skills allowing for proficiency in use of electronic health record.

FULLTIME BENEFITS

1. Generous Cafeteria Plan Benefit to include a customized package including health, vision and dental insurances, Flex Spending Account, daycare reimbursement, long- and short-term disability, group term life insurance.

2. 401k eligibility after 6 months – employer contribution of 6% unmatched.

3. PTO accrual from day 1, 6 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday.

4. Monday – Friday, agency closes at noon on Fridays