Psychiatry APP at Porter - Denver, CO

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Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

Qualifications Required:

• Current Colorado licensure or eligibility for licensure as an APRN or Physician Assistant.
• NP candidates: Current national certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Colorado prescriptive authority or eligibility to obtain.
• PA candidates: Current NCCPA certification (PA-C); previous psychiatry/behavioral health experience strongly Required.
• DEA registration or eligibility to obtain, as applicable to the position.
• Demonstrated experience in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, psychopharmacologic management, and interdisciplinary behavioral health care.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Behavioral Health APP (Psychiatric Physician Assistant or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner), under a physician's collaboration, provides assessment and treatment to patients with psychiatric conditions.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides assessment and medication management for patients in the AdventHealth Porter Centre for Behavioral Health.
• Assures timely and accurate entries of medical histories, progress notes, and treatment recommendations in the patients' medical records.
• Assures all patient management documentation, including pharmaceutical modalities, is outlined in the patient's medical record.
• Practices within scope, as delineated by education and training including prescriptive privileges and in accordance with collaborating physician guidelines.
• Collaborates with the clinic Medical Assistants.
• Refers patients for laboratory, radiology and other specialty care as needed for services that cannot be provided at the practice.
• Assures that adequate patient health records and confidentiality are maintained under HIPAA regulations.
• Participates with supervising physician in a periodic review of the patients' health records and treatment plans.
• Appropriately charges for services rendered according to Federal, State, and third-party payors laws, rules and regulations.
• Performs other clinical duties as required, such as evaluating and treating patients in the intensive outpatient programs and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE STRONGLY PREFERRED:

• Must have knowledge of local, state and federal regulations regarding the delivery and billing of healthcare services.
• Current Colorado licensure or eligibility for licensure as an APRN or
• Physician Assistant.
• NP candidates: Current national certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Colorado prescriptive authority or eligibility to obtain.
• PA candidates: Current NCCPA certification (PA-C); previous psychiatry/behavioral health experience strongly Required.
• DEA registration or eligibility to obtain, as applicable to the position.
• Demonstrated experience in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, psychopharmacologic management, and interdisciplinary behavioral health care.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Experience in either an outpatient or inpatient psychiatric setting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree and certification from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Three years of experience in a behavioral health setting.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Psychiatric Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• Current Colorado Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

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Applications are accepted on an on-going basis

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.