Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Certified

What we are looking for:

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the provision of integrated nursing/medical services in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of persons with mental disorders, co- occurring substance uses and general medical conditions within their scope of practice. The Nurse Practitioner coordinates care with internal and external providers of mental health, physical health and
substance use disorders. The Nurse Practitioner monitors and manages general medical conditions focusing on the most common conditions including hypertension, diabetes, asthma/COPD, overweight/ obesity and tobacco use. These responsibilities cover all CNS service lines including but not limited to the public and private practices and the Health Choice Program. The Nurse
Practitioner reports to the Chief Medical Officer.

Compensation Range: 

The starting pay for this position is $125,000 and is based on non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

What’s in it for you:

As a member of our team, you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community and the lives of the individuals that we serve. CNS Healthcare provides a robust total rewards program to support our team members and their loved ones. We’ve shared some highlights below, but you can visit the benefits guide posted on our careers page to learn more!

• Comprehensive medical insurance options


• Employer-paid benefits including dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance


• Retirement program with generous company default contribution and match


• Generous PTO program starting at 18 days annually


• 15 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays


• Paid parental leave


• Student loan forgiveness eligibility, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), HRSA, and more

Essential Functions:

• Prescribes and review all psychiatric medications on assigned persons served or patients


• Complete 17 unique public persons served encounters each day when working in the Clinic


• Prescribes and review all psychiatric medications on assigned persons served and patients


• Reviews medications at least quarterly or more frequently as clinically indicated


• Coordinates with other medical providers, pharmacies, laboratories, and hospitals on behalf of CNS persons served and patients in the management of general medical conditions that commonly occur including but not limited to hypertension, diabetes, asthma, obesity,
  overweight, tobacco use disorders, sleep apnea, heart disease, renal and hepatic disease, HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis


• Documents the medication given, dose usage, amount, route, and location of the injection site


• Collaborates with nurses and medical assistants to ensure completion of routine or enhanced vital signs at each patient/person served visit according to CNS Policy.


• Complete routine vital signs for priority persons served/patients when nurses or medical assistants are not available to complete per vital signs work instruction


• Completes all required documentation and reports completely, accurately, and within designated time frame.


• Provides clinical experience in the medical management, crisis and behavior management techniques


• Provisions of direct person served and patient services as a part of clinic coverage and documentation of services according CNS standards


• Provides education regarding disease process, medications including side effects and healthy lifestyle management


• Completes blood glucose testing with glucometer when necessary


• Participates in treatment and discharge planning meetings, case conferences, medical staff meetings, and special programs meetings


• Consults with clinic management staff in response to client crisis and emergencies


• Determines need for routine medical care and referral to other medical providers, specialists or facilities.


• Assists in monitoring and coordinating physical and mental health status of assigned clients


• Completes prior authorizations for pharmacy requests from third party payers


• Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic testing


• Participates in CNS internship/externship program with various institutions of higher learning providing training, supervision and mentoring and completing needed performance evaluations


• Account for scheduled work hours through billing, productivity or other approved methods of documentation


• Completes evaluations and management visits for medication management and psychiatric evaluations by performing a comprehensive mental health assessment, including obtaining and accurately documenting in the electronic health record


• Completes needed external documentation on behalf of persons served/patients e.g. return to work, family medical leave, SS/SSI and other benefit forms


• Authorizes requested services in EHR such as state hospital applications, etc.


• Participates regularly and document implementation of collaborative/ practice agreement with assigned psychiatrics


• Complies with Meaningful Use (MU) and Medicare Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) requirements including being champions and promoting the implementation of items such as the patient portal, collection of allergies, updated medication list, meaningful use referrals


• Participates and promote departmental and agency quality improvement initiatives


• Active participation in improving medication adherence with increased use of long-acting medications including Vivitrol


• Completes routine or enhanced vital signs for priority persons served/patients when nurses, medical assistants, prescribers or clinic coordinator is not available to complete per vital signs work instruction


• Attend and actively participate in staff development programs, meetings and on committees as required


• Lead team in quality improvement initiatives


• Promotes quality achievement and performance improvement across the system


• Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing


• Masters prepared Nurse Practitioner in psychiatry


• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner


• Completion of accredited specialty masters or doctorate training program in psychiatry


• Unrestricted License as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan


• Controlled Substance Registration from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)


• Possess Suboxone Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) waiver


• Two years’ experience in direct work post master’s or doctorate degree and experience in a psychiatric outpatient community mental health setting preferable or five years’ experience post master’s or doctorate degree and licensure as a Nurse Practitioner providing direct patient
  care services to psychiatric patients in a general medical setting


• In lieu of this experience individuals who completed their internship at CNS with direct observation of their clinical skills by CNS staff or individual with 2 years’ experience as a psychiatric nurse providing direct patient care services prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner at CNS


• Working knowledge of medical terminology used in a mental health setting


• General knowledge of the community mental health system based on the Michigan Mental Health Code and MDHHS contracts


• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, and courteously


• Ability to be forward thinking and take initiative to accomplish goals and objectives of the department


• Intermediate level experience with computers and Microsoft office products


• Ability to use discretion and judgmental when handling matters of a sensitive or confidential nature


• Advanced time management, problem solving, customer service, interpersonal, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution skills


• Prior Experience working in a fast-paced office environment with usual pressures of managing multiple priorities with time constraints


• Ability to use a cell phone including answering the phone, picking up messages, returning call in a timely manner and updating one’s outgoing message based on scheduled time off


• Prior experience with the diagnosis, treatment and management of mental and substance use disorder


• Proficiency in the use of an electronic health record


• Proficiency in the use of the Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS), PMP AWARxE Program, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)


• Experience with the application of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) is implemented in health care organizations
  w. Ability to apply the applications of the Michigan Mental Health Code in the provision of Community Mental Health services in Michigan


• Valid and unrestricted Driver's License

About CNS Healthcare: 

• CNS Healthcare (CNS) is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) with seven clinics and two clubhouses in Southeastern Michigan. CNS employs approximately 400 employees, paraprofessionals, and support staff, delivering services to more than 7,000 people annually. 


• CNS provides comprehensive integrated health services in partnership with several community organizations, and uses a patient-centered approach to identify, support, and promote the overall health of children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.


• Visit our website to learn more about our mission, vision, and values!