Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Description

Clarvida  is looking for a    Nurse Practitioner  to join our Anaheim Recovery  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.

Pay Range : $ 87 / HR

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

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