Nurse Practitioner

Description

Position at Clarvida - California

Clarvida is looking for a Full Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our ARC Program ,under the direction of a medical doctor performs comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, assessments, diagnosis, medication management, evaluation and on-going treatment of clients with mental disorders.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Conducts initial client assessment to include obtaining psychiatric and medical history, performing psychiatric assessment and overall health assessment for any presenting problem
• Orders necessary laboratory studies, monitors and follows-up on abnormal results
• Provides prescriptions for psychiatric medications under the advice and direction of a medical doctor
• Assesses and evaluates responses to medications and monitors for potential side effects or adverse reactions
• Consults with other members of the treatment team on clients' treatment plans
• Documents using Anasazi Electronic Health Record, a complete assessment and plan including all medication changes on each client and all other mandatory documents as designated by Program Director
• Obtains medication consents when appropriate
• Participates in staff in-service and case presentation meetings
• Consults with medical doctor regularly on treatment plans for clients
• Perform duties as designated by ACT model treatment modality
• Perform Home visits and off-sites visits as required by the needs of the families and participants
• Provide support and perform other duties as assigned or necessary
• May provide direct supervision to any LPT or LVN's on staff
• Works under minimal supervision by Program Director and Staff Psychiatrist

Recovery Requirements

Education / Licensing Requirements :

Competitive salaries & benefits

Perks @ Clarvida (student loan refinancing, pet insurance, Verizon wireless discount, movie, hotel, concert and sporting event discounts)

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.