ACTT Nurse Practitioner

This Opportunity :

The primary responsibilities of the Assertive Community Treatment Team Nurse Practitioner are to evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe medications for people we support diagnosed with mental disorders under the direction of a qualified health care provider to enhance the quality of life through services that enables them to achieve their personal dreams and goals and be integrated into the community with the greatest possible degree of self-determination and independence.

What You'll Do :

Assess individuals, served by the Assertive Community Treatment Team, for mental health disorders and make an appropriate DSM diagnosis (es).

Ensure that services are delivered in a medically appropriate manner and care provided follows with service definitions and best practices.

• Review past treatments, evaluations, and other relevant information, in order, to develop an appropriate diagnosis and person-centered plans and screens referrals in coordination with the other Assertive Community Treatment Team members.
• Prescribe medication when appropriate under the supervision of a physician or according to established policies and protocols.
• Request diagnostic lab work when appropriate.
• Maintain all necessary documentation and records which are necessary in the daily work of psychiatry in a
• timely manner. This may include the use of an Electronic Health Records system (EHR).
• Provide education to individuals to aid in understanding their diagnosis (es) and recommend appropriate treatment. Involve / Educate family members and other supports in treatment when appropriate.

Encourage individuals to participate in mental health therapy when appropriate.

• Collaborate, coordinate and consult with other providers such as counselors, psychologists, social workers and medical staff of other local providers, including but not limited to state hospitals, local hospitals, other community agencies, primary healthcare providers, CCNC, public Health Departments, Federally Qualified Health Clinics in order to discuss treatment plans, progress in services and where appropriate, the medical aspects of the person being supported and the implications for their physical healthcare needs.
• Participate in staffing of complex or high-risk individuals with other program staff.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as service definitions related to specific program areas.
• Will follow service definition guidelines for services being provided.
• Completes all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
• Meets regularly with the other Assertive Community Treatment Team members to formulate and disseminate information and must be available by telephone.
• Driving and Travel may be required.

Education We're Looking For :

Masters : Nursing (Required)

Certifications We're Looking For :

Drivers License (Valid) - USA, PMHNP - NC Board of Nursing

Experience We're Looking For :

Nursing Experience

Schedule :

Target Weekly Hours :

Employee Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Employee Assistance Program 403(b) Retirement Plan Student Loan Forgiveness Flexible Spending Plan MD Live Merchant Discounts Monarch Employee Care Fund