Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
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Reports To: Medical Director/Program Director |
FLSA Status: Exempt |
Notice: Exempt |
Grade: Clinical |
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· Assess the need for medications targeting specific symptoms of psychosis and other co-morbid conditions such as depressed mood and anxiety. · Systematically manage and monitor dose changes and side effects in order to ensure the safety and tolerability of these medications. · Will provide ongoing diagnostic assessment. · Will provide psycho-education regarding diagnosis and medications for participants and family members. · Will coordinate with clinical team to ensure quality care. · Works with the Program Director to monitor the clinical status and treatment response of each served individual. · Conducts assessments which include psychiatric history, illness course, treatment response, MSE, and arrive at I through V diagnoses and share results with team. · Directs psychopharmacologic and medical treatment and collaborates with the team nurse in assessing client physical health. · Assists in providing education to clients regarding their illness, response to treatment, and possible side effects of medications. · Oversees and signs treatment plans and participates in treatment planning process. · Ensures appropriate coordination of care with client PMD's. · Makes recommendations for specialty care. · With other team members, provides support, education, and counseling to family members to help in the understanding of mental illness. · Provides management and/or consultation in crisis situations. · May be required to submit written reports and/or verbal testimony and presentation of opinion in legal proceedings. · Schedule and assigned duties are subject to change based on the needs of the program and the clients we serve. |
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