Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP-BC
Company: State of Louisiana
Location: Ruston
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Supplemental Information PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THERE ARE 5
POSITIONS AND THEY WILL BE FILLED AS AN UNCLASSFIED POSITION
THROUGHOUT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN LINCOLN, OUACHITA, AND FRANKLIN
PARISH. This is a Continuous Posting. The Registered Nurse will
serve as the Integrated Care Manager for the Promoting Integration
of Primary and Behavioral Health Care (PBHCI) Pilot Program. No
Civil Service test score is required for this vacancy. NEDHSA is a
designated approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site.
Clinicians who work at NHSC-approved sites are eligible to apply to
the NHSC Loan Repayment Program to pay off student loans. 2-year
Full-Time Clinical Practice: NHSC will pay up to $50,000 for an
initial 2 years of full-time clinical practice to clinicians.
(Full-time clinical practice is defined as no less than 40 hours
per week, for a minimum of 45 weeks per year). NEDHSA qualifies for
the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. NEDHSA has had
many productive years since forming as a Local Governing Entity
(LGE) in 2013. Here's a small snapshot of how NEDHSA has worked
diligently to provide our citizens with greater access to services,
excellent customer services and quality, competent care. Chosen by
the Southern Legislative Conference of The Council of State
Governments as one of five national finalists for its STAR award
among 16 states June 2017 Award from the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology Inaugural Healthcare Competition Award. Selected as one
of only four agencies nationally August 2016 Addy award for
website, January 2015. Health Improvement Institute communication
awards for communications plan and marketing materials November
2014. Tobacco Cessation Program Behavioral & Primary Healthcare
Integration Summit Awarded Proclamation by Louisiana House of
Representatives Support of Healthy Living with U-ACT (Union Parish
Alliance for Transformation) Faith-Based Mental Health Summits
Participant in the Caldwell Parish Annual Health Awareness Day
Collaboration with NE Louisiana Behavioral Health Advisory Counsel
Promotion of Healthy Living in Madison-Tallulah at Operation Stand
Down healthcare and services fair NEDHSA plans to build additional,
esteemed partnerships this year to deepen meaningful integrated
behavioral and primary healthcare within the region. To help the
citizens realize more positive outcomes and stability, NEDHSA will
continue to employ a more cohesive, progressive approach among our
systems and processes. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of job
experience on the job application. To apply for this vacancy, click
on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application
which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job
opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status
of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment
process by selecting the 'Applications' link after logging into
their account. Below are the most common status messages and their
meanings. Application received - Your application has been
submitted successfully. Evaluating experience - Your application is
being reviewed to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for
the position. Minimum Qualification Review See History Click the
History link for the results of your application review. Passing
candidates will designate as "Pass". Failing candidates will
designate as "Fail". Eligible for consideration - You are among a
group of applicants who MAY be selected for the position. Eligible
Pending Supplemental Qualification Review - Only candidates meeting
the supplemental qualification will be eligible for referral.
Referred to hiring manager for review - Your application has been
delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for
an interview. Position filled - Someone has been selected for the
position. Position canceled - The agency has decided not to fill
the position. The State of Louisiana only accepts online
applications. Paper applications will not be accepted. Computer
access is available at your local library, at local Louisiana
Workforce Commission Business Career Solutions Centers, and at the
State Civil Service Testing and Recruiting Center at 5825 Florida
Boulevard, Room 1070, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. If you require an ADA
accommodation, please contact our office at or Toll Free: during
business hours for additional assistance. (Please note: Libraries
and LWC centers cannot provide in-depth assistance to applicants
with limited computer skills; therefore, we suggest that such
applicants have someone with computer proficiency accompany them to
these facilities to assist with the computer application process.
Also, no State Civil Service employees are housed at the libraries
or LWC centers to answer specific questions about the hiring
process. Such questions should be directed to the State Civil
Service Testing and Recruiting Center at the phone numbers above or
by visiting the office on Florida Blvd. where assistance is
available. Information is also provided on our job seeker website
at ). For further information about this vacancy contact: Tina Hill
Conley, MPA Human Resources Supervisor Northeast Delta Human
Services Authority 2513 Ferrand Street Monroe, LA 71201 (Office)
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of an active,
unencumbered, unrestricted and valid Louisiana registered nurse
license to practice professional nursing plus an active, valid
Louisiana Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license; and a
Post Masters Psychiatric Mental Health Certificate NOTE:
Certifications will be verified by the Louisiana State Board of
Nursing prior to granting licensure. Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK:
To provide psychiatric behavioral health services to consumers of
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA), providing
primary behavioral health care, treating co-occurring psychiatric
and addictive disorders, effectively determining if hospitalization
is warranted, and/or assisting in developing treatment alternatives
. Certification as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
is required and must be maintained. SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Functional over professional, paraprofessional, and
non-professional nursing personnel. LOCATION OF WORK: Region 8
Parishes in Bastrop, Columbia, Jonesboro, Ruston, Monroe, and
Tallulah. Examples of Work EXAMPLES OF WORK: EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A
BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT
ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED Examine, diagnose and treat
behavioral health problems of clients of NEDHSA. Clients include
children adolescents, and adults with addictive, mental or
emotional disorders. Participates in the evaluation and disposition
of clients in psychiatric/addictive crises. Performs psychiatric
evaluations on new and existing clients and prescribes treatment
and/or medications. Reviews nursing assessments and
evaluates/refers clients in need of medical treatment or other
psychosocial services Participates in evidence-based practices.
Serves as treatment team leader for assigned staff in the clinic to
which the incumbent is assigned, Primarily responsible for
coordination of treatment planning for clients assigned to
clinicians on their treatment team. Approves necessary changes in
treatment plans and signs off on revised plans. Provides direction
and leadership during team staffing meeting. Identifies areas of
weakness in team knowledge base and takes measures needed to assure
the growth of team skills in planning and providing mental health
care services, Provides consultation to team clinicians in ongoing
care of clients when problem areas are identified. Provides
medication management to clients when indicated. Responsible for
all medication orders for clients on his/her team. Provides
consultation on clients presenting for screening/access services
when they are referred for care in a clinic. Provides consultation
to other clinicians in absence of their treatment team physician.
Orders and reviews necessary laboratory testing, EKG's,
psychological testing, and other specialized testing as
appropriate. provides thorough, legible documentation in the chart,
either written, typed or through dictation, of all direct and
indirect contacts with clients, through progress notes and
psychiatirc evaluations. Responsible for documentation of all
direct care services in electronic health record (ICANotes).
Communicates and corresponds with relatives of clients as well as
other treating professionals and consulting agencies with regard to
coordinating care. May attend staffings or meetings with other
agencies involved in care of clients, e.g. home health agencies,
case management agencies. Participates in administrative duties as
assigned, i.e Utilization Management an P&t Committee
activities. Attends meetings inside and outside of the clinic for
purposes of continuing medical education as well as coordination of
efforts; i.e., Staff education Training, General Staff Meetings,
Physicians Meeting, May attend other educational trainings held at
the center or off-site. Responds to telephone calls as well as
correspondence when requested by clients of the behavioral health
center. Assists with efforts to provide medications for indigent
clients through use of patient assistance programs, samples and
vouchers. Provides documentation to pharmaceutical companies of
medication orders for patient assistance. Orders referrals to home
health agencies when appropriate. Responsible for ongoing review of
those orders and communication with home health agency as
indicated. Performs court-ordered independent psychiatric
evaluation of clients in facilities and appears in court as a
witness when subpoenaed . click apply for full job details
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