Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry

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Job Summary

• Accountabilities

• Diagnoses patient conditions and their causes. Interviews patients about symptoms and complaints, and determines if a psychiatric disorder has a physiological or emotional basis.    20%
• Screens patients for physical illness and analyzes explanations for psychiatric illness, such as developmental issues, family dysfunction, genetics, neurological trauma or social or cultural problems. Assesses risk factors for mental illness and broader wellness evaluations.    20%
• Provides a range of therapies to patients. Conducts individual, group or family counseling sessions.  Writes prescriptions for psychotropic medications under the supervision of psychiatrists and when state regulations allow.    - 15%
• For patients on medications, monitors the use and documents treatment results. For patients experiencing a mental crisis, may intervene with therapy or medication. Responsible for case management.    - 15%
• Evaluates patient progress and reports results to the treatment team. Works with other medical professionals to evaluate or change treatment plans.     - 10%
• Educates staff and patients’ families about mental illness, treatment and prevention.     - 10%
• Participates in operational assessments in search of revenue enhancement, expense reductions, consolidation efficiencies and billing opportunities.  - 5%
• Participates in professional activities.   Also, may conduct research, evaluate outcomes or provide peer review for scholarly publications.    - 5%

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Master's Degree - Nursing; Nurse Practitioner; Degree Emphasis or Program Certificate equivalent.  Also must have post-graduate education and/or certification in Psychiatry. 

Required Certifications, Registries, Licenses

10 years of Psychiatry Staff Nursing experience will be considered an equivalent substitution for  post graduate education and/or certifications in Psychiatry and 1 year as a Nurse Practitioner

South Carolina Official Recognition Nurse Practitioner - NLNP

Prescriptive Authority South Carolina Nursing License

South Carolina Controlled Substance license; Federal DEA license

Optional

In lieu of the experience and/or educational requirements indicated above a combination of education, training, and/or experience will be considered an equivalent substitution:       10 years of Psychiatry Staff Nursing experience will be considered an equivalent substitution for  post graduate education and/or certifications in Psychiatry and 1 year as a Nurse Practitioner

Other Required Skills and Experience

Basic Computer Skills

Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)

Mathematical Skills

Other:  Patient Equip( Vitals, Suction, Defib)

Additional In Lieu of Statement

Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020 are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements.  In addition, team members must be certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required certification(s). 

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