Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health Hiring For Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time) at Fresno, CA Full Time

Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health is a private, adult mental health treatment program located in Fresno, CA. We offer residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient levels of mental health care. Our team is passionate about helping those who are struggling to function at home, school/work, and in the community because of mental health challenges. We seek to create a safe environment where patients are able to connect, learn, and grow, so they can live a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Our model is oriented around intensive group therapy where our patients learn skills, receive psychoeducation, and have an opportunity to process difficult emotional situations in a judgment-free space. Patients at Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health receive empathy, compassion, and assistance with problem solving some of their struggles. We use evidence-based treatment as well as psychiatric care to help restore health and functioning in those that are dealing with mental health conditions. Most of our clients participate in the program for an average of 10-12 weeks.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing history and physicals, medication evaluations, and medication management services to a range of clients having mental health disorders, under the supervision of the Medical Director as well as our Director of Psychiatric Services. The position will train at all locations (residential, partial hospitalization, and outpatient) and will initially work in the residential setting. This is a part-time position with an estimated workload of 8-16 hours per week with the potential to increase to full time in the future.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conducts medication assessments and crisis response to new and existing clients. Develops individual service plans based upon assessment data, and provides therapeutic interventions as necessary including the provision of on-going medication management services.
2. Provides consultation and health education to agency staff, caregivers and clients as it is relative to the treatment and medication needs of agency consumers.
3. Participates in discharge planning with other agency and facility staff.
4. Maintains documentation of services including service plans, progress notes, medication informed consent, treatment plan reviews, and other required information in compliance with agency and third party compliance standards.
5. Receives medical supervision from psychiatric consultants consistent with applicable Protocol for Provision of Family Nurse Practitioner Services.
6. Completes other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor that are consistent with the responsibilities of the position.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

Extensive knowledge of: the etiology of mental health disorders and substance abuse disorders, and their treatment by a variety of appropriate therapeutic interventions including psychopharmacology; nursing practice and medical evaluation, physical diseases and their treatment; community resources and networking techniques; and of psychiatric and medical emergency stabilization.

Abilities:

To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flow and procedures.
2. Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
3. Client Service – Manages difficult or emotional client situations; responds promptly to client needs; solicits client feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
4. Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
5. Professionalism- Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
6. Quantity – Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
7. Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent by notifying immediate supervisor of need for coverage; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

• Licensure in California as a (Psychiatric) Family Nurse Practitioner with a minimum of two years experience working with persons who have mental health conditions and/or substance abuse disorders is ideal.
• Will consider new grads or candidates exhibiting a combination of licensure, education and experience and demonstrating the ability to effectively perform essential job functions.
• AANP or ANCC certification is accepted.
• Flexibility & ability to adapt to different environments (residential, partial hospitalization, and outpatient) is necessary.
• A positive, “can-do” attitude and the ability to be an independent contributor while functioning as a member of a larger team.

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