Psychiatric nurse Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

Provides high quality medication management services to clients while working effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team of professionals. Position requires strong assessment, treating and managing the mental health needs of our clients.

Responsibilities :

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations to assess client's mental health conditions.
• Formulate accurate diagnoses and treatment plans based on clinical assessment, history, and client input.
• Assess client for suicide and other self-harm.
• Assist in managing psychiatric crises, providing support to patients in crisis situations.
• Collaborate with emergency services as needed for patient safety.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, monitoring their efficacy and side effects.
• Educate clients about medication compliance and potential risks.
• Administer evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or dialectical-behavior therapy, as appropriate.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to coordinate client care.
• Provide client education on mental health conditions, medication management, coping strategies, and wellness.
• Utilize CFS's Electronic Health Record and all web-based programs which would include prescribing medication.
• Complete the necessary prior authorization paperwork for insurance companies.
• Complete lab orders.
• Complete external paperwork as needed for the client's care, such as FMLA, referral, disability and etc.
• Participate in networking efforts and community engagement.
• Seeks out supervision and case consultation as needed.
• Maintain professional liability coverage throughout employment.
• Address any concerns or questions patients may have regarding their treatment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Submit billing and coding information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Stay current with the latest developments in psychiatric care, treatments, and best practices.
• Take and record vital signs; blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, weight and height as needed.
• Dedication to promoting and upholding the organizations' purpose, promises and values.
• Other duties as assigned.

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We are an equal opportunity employer.

Covenant Family Solutions conducts background and refernces checks on all persons being offered employment.