Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - Outreach Psych - Trueblood Med Services

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Trueblood Medical Services team provides community-based medical support to Trueblood Class Members who are enrolled in Pierce County Trueblood Element Programs including FHARPS, FPATH and OCRP with low-barrier, jail and/or community-based, and timely access to medical care, medication maintenance, and prescribing services. This position is a necessary, ancillary, safety-net to address the gaps in the Medicaid-based behavioral health system while the Trueblood Element Programs work towards establishing long-term behavioral health care for the Program’s Participants. This program will ensure that eligible Program Participants have access to the health care that they deserve on their terms. Person-centered services and interventions will be provided that are equitable and racially just, using trauma-informed, harm-reduction approaches.

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Position Summary

Provides psychiatric services to members residing in the community enrolled in outreach services including, but not limited to, consultation, evaluation, medication management, and follow-up. Supports various clinical teams which could include PACT, ICSRP, ECS, outpatient psychiatry providers, clinicians, peer support specialists, collaborative care teams, primary care providers, allied support staff and others. Advises urgent care, emergency services, inpatient providers, primary care providers on appropriate medications, treatment strategies, educational support on diagnosing and managing behavioral health conditions.Responsibilities

• Provides psychiatric services to clients enrolled in community outreach programs, including medication administration and monitoring as well as general nursing care and patient education.
• Collaborates with internal and external medication prescribers and other clinical staff to ensure effective patient care.
• Services could be provided in the community via outreach.
• Responsible for remaining on call if in the event program staff need to consult regarding medical treatment that may be needed for patients.
• Follows community standards for prescribing.
• Maintains a flexible schedule during scheduled shift depending on patient needs.
• Provides case management support to patient as needed in coordination with team members.
• Provides and receives effective consultation, internally and externally, to coordinate patient care effectively.
• Monitors quantitative measures, blood pressure, heart rate, AIMS testing, laboratory work, weight, as clinically appropriate.
• Assists other community outreach staff with general client care management throughout the shift as needed, including participating in crisis intervention and management of patient emergencies.
• Demonstrate effective de-escalation skills.

Requirements

• Meets state of Washington licensure requirements by the time of employment.
• Advanced Reg Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority license - Washington Department of Health.
• American Nurses Credentialing Center Board Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) Certification (PMHNP-BC™) or if one of the following active certifications (available for renewal only).
• Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification (PMHNP-BC)
• Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification (PMHCNS-BC)
• Child/Adolescent Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification (PMHCNS-BC)
• Current Health Care Provider level BLS certification such as American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority.

About Greater Lakes Mental Health

Greater Lakes Mental Health is part of MultiCare’s Behavioral Health Network, serving more than 10,000 individuals across Pierce County each year. Providing mental health and substance use disorder treatment for adults, children and families with Medicaid coverage, Greater Lakes operates six convenient locations, including a 16-bed inpatient facility for voluntary and involuntary care. With experienced teams and robust training, caregivers help deliver recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care.

Why MultiCare?

• Rooted in the local community – Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years

• Growth and education – Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in your future

• Well-being and support – Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life

• Living our values – Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other

• Belonging for all – Employee Resource Groups, inclusion initiatives and outreach programs support a workplace where every voice is valued

• Pacific Northwest lifestyle – Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $171,600.00 - $183,000.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.