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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant, Orland Park & Oak Brook, IL

Job description

This position is responsible for providing psychiatric health care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in an integrated team approach to patient care. This position will be at our Orland Park location.

Hopemark Health

At Hopemark Health, our mission is to address the growing need for effective and personalized mental healthcare through novel therapies such as IV Ketamine, Spravato, dTMS and Ketamine assisted psychotherapy. We began our journey as the first psychiatric-led Ketamine clinic in Chicago and have administered over 5000 Ketamine treatments since then. Our clinics offer a best-in-class patient experience that is rooted in evidence-based psychiatric and psychotherapy-led treatments. We are a group of passionate healthcare providers and mental health advocates looking to grow our team and further our mission across the Chicagoland area.

We believe in the power of integrated mental healthcare, the importance of independence, compassion, and accountability in the workplace, and in a community that prioritizes their mental health. You will be a part of a fast-growing industry focused on utilizing the best and most advanced treatments for those in need. If you are looking to expand your career in the mental health industry while improving the lives of those in your community, we are looking for you.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing/presenting illness, risk factors, family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests including pharmacogenetic and neurocognitive testing. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.
Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
IV Ketamine, Spravato and dTMS consults, treatment plans, and oversight (training will be provided)
Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding mental health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.
Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.

Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.

Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or equivalent. Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner from an approved physician assistant or nurse practitioner program. Specialty in mental health required.

Experience

Minimum three years of professional PA / APN experience in an out-patient clinic setting.
Experience diagnosing, prescribing and creating treatment plans for depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and other mental health conditions
Addiction medicine is a plus

Other Requirements:

Current state registered nurse license in IL (PMHNP) OR
Currently, state registered physician assistant or nurse license with prescriptive authority
Current CPR certification
Valid DEA license

Performance Requirements

Advanced practice of physician assistant or nursing including medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial/family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of results and clinical decision making, alternative treatment modalities.
Professional physician assistant or nursing theory, practices and regulations related to evaluating and providing patient care, and professional ethics related to the delivery of nursing care.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
Knowledge of health promotion, health risk identification, and patient education principles and techniques.
Maintains and grows community, professional, and educational resources.
Use of practice management systems including electronic health record systems (EHRs).

Skills

Superior oral and written communication; interviewing to gather medical histories; providing presentations, consultations, facilitation, and documentation, e.g., writing medical orders, patient education materials, and medical record updates.
Excellent with time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking, and other organizational matters.
Skilled in modifying methods and techniques to provide appropriate care and in initiating appropriate emergency response and investigatory procedures.

Abilities

Ability to analyze complex data and draw conclusions.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff, and the public.
Ability to competently use Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and appropriate practice management software.

At Hopemark Health we believe in and foster diversity, inclusion and equality for our employees, patients, and community. We are an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive benefits inclusive of: