Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Outpatient, Community Health Center
Company: Olesky & Associates
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
(Only QUALIFIED Healthcare Professionals accepted)
Psychiatry/Mental Health-NP - FQHC is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse
Practitioner who provides comprehensive psychiatric and physical
health services, health screenings and provides crisis intervention
to the acutely mentally ill in an outpatient setting. Under the
supervision of Supervising Psychiatrist, the Psychiatric Nurse
Practitioner is to provide professional nursing and medication care
with various mental and behavioral conditions at the Health Center.
Work with clinical staff to coordinate care and assist in treatment
plans for clients. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will be part of
the Continuing Care Pilot project to meet the demands of
psychiatric medication needs for those who are being discharged
from the local emergency rooms and providing psychiatric care for
those who are referred by the primary care physician at the Health
Center.
Evaluates and determines clients need for medications and
administers medications as necessary. Monitors medication
compliance and response to medication. Performs psychiatric
evaluations and admission history and physicals. Provides mental
health and physical health assessments for patients referred
through Primary Care or Continuing Care program. Participate as an
active member of treatment team that reviews, discusses and
determines the course of treatment for clients. In this capacity,
provides consultation and guidance for treatment planning.
Assesses the psychiatric needs and medical conditions that may
impact psychiatric conditions for patients. Conducts medication
education groups and activities in the assigned program. Provides
crisis intervention and supportive counseling as needed.
Acts as community liaison. Interacts appropriately with personnel,
clients and visitors. Communicates information clearly both
verbally and in writing. Protects and recognizes confidentiality
and privacy of client information. Participates in discussions and
meetings to maintain continuity of site functioning, including but
not limited to treatment team planning, staff meetings and case
presentations. Establishes effective relationships with clients,
physicians, and staff. Treats clients with dignity and
confidentiality, displaying warmth, compassion and
understanding.
Keywords: Olesky & Associates, Los Angeles , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Outpatient, Community Health Center, Healthcare , Los Angeles, California
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