Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP), either an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APNP) or a Physician Assistant (PA), will play a critical role in managing the clinical, operational, and administrative tasks associated with client care in our Residential Dual Diagnosis program. This position requires a high level of clinical expertise in a psychiatric or medical setting, focusing on delivering integrated, client-centered care, and program management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical Evaluations and Client Care:
- Perform comprehensive initial intake assessments within 24 hours of client admission to determine the appropriate level of care.
- Provide ongoing primary medical care and psychiatric evaluations as required.
- Prescribe medications and manage therapeutic plans, ensuring treatments are medically necessary and appropriate.
- Document all client interactions and treatment modifications in the facilitys electronic medical records (EMR) system promptly.
- Program Oversight and Development:
- Engage in the development, evaluation, and refinement of clinical programs, assessing their effectiveness and operational efficiency.
- Make recommendations for policy improvements and resource allocations to enhance program outcomes, liaising directly with the Director.
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration:
- Act as a key intermediary between medical, clinical, and support staff to foster seamless integrated client care.
- Participate actively in therapy groups, family meetings, staff briefings, and other relevant activities, contributing expert knowledge and clinical perspectives.
- Medication and Treatment Management:
- Oversee the medication administration process, including verification, documentation, and secure management of prescription medications.
- Coordinate and supervise internal doctor visits for medical psychiatric intake and reviews, according to the medical staffs schedules.
- Client Advocacy and Engagement:
- Ensure a supportive, welcoming environment for clients, familiarizing them with facility services and personnel.
- Conduct regular evaluations of client progress, providing at least weekly updates for residential clients.
- Manage the collection and processing of drug screens, and oversee the submission of prescriptions as needed.
- Quality Assurance and Compliance:
- Utilize and optimize the EMR for all client documentation and interdepartmental communications.
- Maintain vigilant oversight of medical and mental status, reporting significant observations back to the clinical team.
- Safeguard client rights and confidentiality, ensuring respectful and dignified treatment across all interactions.
Flexible work from home options available.
Job Tags
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