Physician / Psychiatry / Iowa / Permanent / Psychiatrist or Psych NP Job

1. Provide direct mental health medical care; including but not limited to : obtaining histories, ordering and interpreting appropriate lab and x-ray studies, establishing diagnosis, and initiating treatment plan. Provide patient education to promote wellness and support disease management process.

2. Full time position will be responsible for approximately 97 billable hours per month, based on clinical and non-clinical responsibilities.

3. Will perform initial evaluations and follow-up care for medication management clients.

4. Counsels and instructs clients in treatment compliance, including any required or suggested blood work.

5. Reviews all cases referred to by therapists and / or other medical practitioners.

6. Maintain confidentiality regarding Hillcrest Family Services, its clients, and employees. Also ensures confidentiality of records.

7. Provides supervision to nursing staff in conjunction with the Director and lead Therapist.

8. Exercises final decision making power in clinical issues. Will provide consultation, feedback and direction as needed to the team re : clinical issues.

9. Represents the program and the agency in activities extending beyond the Center.

10. Will consider presenting educational sessions to groups as indicated by professional ability as requested.

11. Complete paper work / dictation in a timely manner.

12. Shares information and resources to assist other programs in helping clients meet needs related to health care.

13. Establishes a professional network within the Dubuque community.

14. Will consider being a Preceptor for NP students as directed by Director of Mental Health Services.

15. Will follow clinic procedures and policies.

16. Will offer suggestions for improving care given to patients.

17. Perform other tasks as delegated by the Director of Mental Health Services and / or direct supervisor.