Job Description
Make a Difference in Someone's Life! At Monarch, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury.
You Belong at Monarch You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you'll find at Monarch. Here, we care for people, including our team members. We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders.
Job Highlights: This Opportunity: Monarch is searching for a PMHNP or Psychiatric Physician Assistant for our outpatient clinic located in Pittsboro, NC. Must be willing to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8am-5pm.
The primary responsibilities of the Nurse Practitioner are to evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe medications for people we support, which may include, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics diagnosed with mental disorders under direction of a qualified health care provider to enhance the quality of life through services that enable them to achieve their personal dreams and goals.
What You'll Do: • Prescribe medications and treatments under the supervision of a physician or according to established policies and protocols.
• Report information about an individual's medical condition to supervising physicians to assist with the established diagnosis and appropriate course of treatment.
• Assess individuals for mental health disorders and make an appropriate DSM diagnosis (es). Ensure that services are delivered in a medically appropriate manner and care provided is in compliance with NC Medical Board guidelines.
• Review past treatments, evaluations, and other relevant information in order to develop an appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Request diagnostic lab work when appropriate.
• Maintain all documentation and records which are necessary in the daily work of psychiatry in a timely manner. This may include the use of Electronic Health Records system (EHR).
• Provide education to individuals to aid in understanding their diagnoses and recommend appropriate treatment. Involve/educate family members and other supports in treatment when appropriate. Encourage individuals to participate in mental health therapy when appropriate.
• Collaborate, coordinate and consult with other providers such as counselors, psychologists, social workers and medical staff of other local providers, including but not limited to state hospitals, local hospitals, other community agencies, primary healthcare providers, CCNC, public Health Departments, Federally Qualified Health Clinics in order to discuss treatment plans, progress in services and where appropriate, the medical aspects of the person being supported and the implications for their physical healthcare needs.
• Participate in staffing of complex or high-risk individuals with other program staff.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as state and federal statutes and regulations related to specific program areas.
• Follow service definition guidelines for services being provided.
• Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
• Driving and travel may be required.
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Education We're Looking For: Masters of Science: Nursing, Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (Required)
Certifications We're Looking For: Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), State License - Nurse Practitioner (NP) - State Board of Nursing
Experience We're Looking For: Schedule: Target Weekly Hours: 40
Monarch is an Equal Opportunity Employer Monarch offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support and the communities we serve. Monarch is an equal opportunity employer and we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity.
Monarch does not accept paper applications. Any person with a disability who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to apply for a position or otherwise to participate in Monarch job search or selection process, should contact HR@MonarchNC.org or call (704) 986-1550.
This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. You will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of Monarch.
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Local area, 3 days per week,