Psych NP/PA
Physicians Services Group
Sourced from DocCafe
$110,000 to $120,000 annual
About this job
Job description: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Assess and treat adults experiencing symptoms of a behavioral health disorder according to DMS 5. - Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatment to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement and the states Nurse Practice Act. - Experience in starting and managing psychiatric medications. - Deliver patient care based on obligations set forth by the State of South Carolina permissible under their license. - First line Psych provider at the SNF facility and represents PSG at the facility. - Evaluate and treat new admissions, follow-ups, and long-term care patients -based on PSG guidelines. - Counsel patients using advanced psychotherapeutic techniques. - Liaison with primary care team and specialist to help coordinate the continuum of care - Update family members on patient status and med changes - Work directly with facility to maintain compliance with appropriate paperwork for Anti-psychotic med adherence and initiating Gradual Dose reductions. - Work directly with facility supervising MD and team to deliver quality care - Represent PSG in a professional business manor. - Solve acute Psychiatric problems for PSG patients and Management at their facilities. - Responsible for daily documentation within the EMR - Responsible for daily E/M billing based on guidelines/expectations/opportunities set forth by PSG guidelines for coding. - Work in a professional, approachable, and cordial manor - Create a partnership between care coordination/oversight and care delivery at the facility. - Participate in improvement initiatives set forth by PSG - Work directly with MA to help organize and deliver quality care set forth by PSG guidelines. - Maintain appropriate census set forth by PSG guidelines for productivity and Quality outcomes. QUALIFICATIONS: · Graduate of approved nursing program · ANCC or AANP with Psych experience or PMHNP · SC license required. · Registered Nurse certification · Perform duties within a schedule from 8-4pm M-F · CME should be up to date · Passion to deliver quality care and to help make a difference in the post-acute setting. · Must have a strong clinical background and experience in Psych and well versed in · Must have strong interpersonal skills, be a team player, and the ability to work independently. · Advanced medical knowledge of common chronic disease states including psychosis, delirium and anxiety. · Must be able to recognize and solve acute problems and treat them appropriately. · Previous experience with EMR and basic computer skills required. Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: - 401(k) - Dental insurance - Health insurance - Life insurance - Paid time off - Vision insurance Work Location: In person