ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides patient care for students of the Claremont Colleges Community. Works collaboratively with the psychiatrist, medical and counseling providers, and others to provide patient assessment and diagnosis, formulate treatment plans, prescribe medications, order laboratory tests, interpret test results, provide patient education, prepare medical records and refer patients for inpatient care in accordance with statutes, regulations and protocols regulating the profession. These duties are performed within the framework of authorized policies and protocols providing mental health care to students at The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) - Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services.

This position reports to the Director of MCAPS and will work under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Student Health Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Clinical Responsibilities (Direct Client Care)

• See patients on an appointment basis, receiving referrals from, and consulting with MCAPS' clinicians
• Assess, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic psychiatric disorders
• Provides patient medication evaluation assessments, diagnosis, treatment plans, and follow-up medication check appointments in accordance with statutes, regulations, and protocols regulating the profession.
• Oversees and monitors psychotropic medications prescribed to clients.
• Makes appropriate referrals for concerns outside field of expertise and/or beyond the scope of MCAPS services and refers patients for inpatient or outside community care, as necessary.
• Promptly complete thorough patient electronic records, which
  include visit notes, phone calls, messages, review of test results,
  and prescription management
• Meet and consult with clinical supervisor as required by law
• Provides psychiatric health services, education, counseling, and emotional support.
• Provide patient education regarding medications, risks, benefits, and reasonable outcome expectations.
• Communicates with patients and engages in follow-up as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Consult with MCAPS staff regarding shared clients

Other Clinical Responsibilities

• Consult with other MCAPS staff, professionals, students, administrators, parents, and college officials (with proper releases) regarding clinical issues/situations
• Compose client initial Medication Evaluation Intake reports, Med-check/progress notes, and termination reports
• Maintain accurate patient records while adhering to HIPPA/FERPA/the field's laws, regulations, and ethical codes/guidelines

Administrative Responsibilities

• Attend weekly disposition meetings
• Attend staff meetings
• Attend supervision meetings with the primary medical supervisor
• Participate in professional development opportunities and in-service training
• Other duties/projects as assigned
• Maintain credentials, licensure, and malpractice insurance

QUALIFICATIONS

Unless otherwise stated, the following qualifications are required to perform the essential functions of this position, or the individual must demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other qualifications not listed below.

Education

• Masters of Science in Nursing, with a Psychiatric/Mental Health emphasis, from an accredited college or university.
• California State License for RN and NP
• Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in California.
• Current and active DEA License in the State of California
• Active Furnishing License in the state of California

Preferred Education

• Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner degree and license to work independently and without supervision
• Two years of experience related to the above-described duties.
• Experience working on a college campus with a college population preferred.

Experience

• Experience in providing clinical psychiatric diagnosis and prescribing psychotropic medications to clients as indicated
• Experience in working clinically with college students or college-age clients and working with crisis situations including hospitalizations, suicidality, psychosis, Eating Disorders, academic management, working in a high-demand environment etc..
• Experience in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for depression, anxiety, alcohol/drugs abuse, psychotic disorders, and developmental concerns frequently faced by college-age students.
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse population while being aware of issues of difference, diversity, and social justice

Knowledge and Critical Skills

• Knowledge of medical science, the neurobiology of psychiatric disorders, treatment methods, and management of psychiatric conditions and medications
• Demonstrated ability to manage the fluctuation of clinical caseload and maintain appropriate records in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with employees and external agencies
• Sensitivity to and embracement of individuals that represent cultural, religious, ethnic and lifestyle diversity.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work as a team member within the Center and throughout campus.
• Understanding of and/or experiences in residential, liberal arts college environment
• Ability to prepare comprehensive intake case histories
• Ability to quickly assess emergency psychiatric situations and
  provide the necessary prompt course of action
• Demonstrated skills in diagnostic clinical decision-making and
  critical thinking
• Demonstrated ability to provide accurate psychiatric diagnosis
  and treatment
• Possession of good customer service and public relations
  skills and the ability to effectively establish and maintain working
  relationships within a diverse multicultural population of students
  and staff in a university community
• Compassion, sensitivity, and strong communication skills
• A high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality to appropriately manage delicate and urgent patient situations
• Ability to collaborate and form effective relationships with colleagues, physicians, staff, and patients
• Ability to solve problems and manage changing priorities
• Ability to work with an Electronic Health Records System for Client notes and scheduling

Work Schedule: This is an exempt full-time, nine-month (mid-August through mid-May) position. The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Holiday, weekend, and evening work hours may be required. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the organization or business unit. This department has an adjusted holiday schedule in which certain holidays are worked due to students being on campus.

COMPENSATION

Pay: The 9-month annual salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position, between $95,000-$105,000.

Benefits: This position is eligible for our employment benefits package including:

• medical, dental, vision,
• 10% retirement contributions after one year (no matching required),
• group life insurance,
• generous time off,
• professional development funds,
• discounts for mobile plans, software, and entertainment,
• access to fitness facilities,
• and more!

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, The Claremont Colleges Services will review this job description and make changes of business necessity. TCCS reserves the right to modify job duties or assign additional duties as needed.

ADA/OSHA:

This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The Claremont Colleges Services expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

TCCS is an equal opportunity employer. TCCS managers make employment decisions on the basis of merit, with the aim of having the best available person in every job. TCCS prohibits discrimination based on all characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. TCCS also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.