Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry bei Neighborhood Healthcare

ABOUT US:

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision:  a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 414,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 95,000 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.

Since 1969,  our employees have been making this mission a reality.  Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond.  If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we would love to meet you.

ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE

The CAP Advanced Practice Provider to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare by providing excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment.  This role will provide behavioral health care and treatment to patients under the direction of providers.  In addition, this role will assess training opportunities to promote team development. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnostic assessment, medication management, medication assisted treatments, psychoeducation, and follow-up to patients under direction and supervision of psychiatrists
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs
• Participates in the credentialing process with managed care companies by providing personal information, as needed
• Participates in process and program quality improvement initiatives to improve care for patients
• Participates in patient case conferences and departmental/agency meetings, as directed
• Impacts patient experience by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy
• Completes patient medical record documentation according to company policies and procedures
• Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes by working in coordination with Care Teams
• Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program required
• California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, License in good standing, required
• Registered Nurse License in good standing, required (applies to Nurse Practitioner) 
• Valid DEA License required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA) approved source required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Board Certification (ANCC/AANPCB) or board eligible with certification within 12 months of hire, required.
• Completion of advanced pharmacology course with class II controlled substances required
• Additional training or experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Preferred.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Knowledgeable about and experience with providing direct care to patients
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent planning and organizational ability
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs/weight
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

COMPLIANCE (Safety & HIPPA)

•  Follows all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately
•  Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices
•  Follows all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions
•  Uses appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment
•  Familiarity with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits
•  Follows all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols
•  Maintains privacy of all patients, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes
•  Complies with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations
•  Reports all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful

Pay range: $135,400 to $211,200 per year, depending on experience. (DOE)  

Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.