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BORDER REGION MHMR COMMUNITY CENTER Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (OPC) in LAREDO, Texas
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Work is performed under the supervision of the Medical Director and the Staff Psychiatrist assigned program site. Responsibilities include providing psychiatric care to assigned clients. Position ensures all activities support the mission, values, and goals of BRBHC. Services include psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, referral, and recommendations for services, Court Ordered evaluations, and admissions for hospitalizations, medication management and other medical and psychiatric duties as assigned. Also responsible for certain administrative functions such as assisting with management of medication cost through effective writing of prescriptions and implementation of administrative and management procedures and routine, for completion of medical records, physician notes, and other clinical documentation in compliance with established Center standards and time frames. Psychiatric services will be provided in the clinical setting in all counties served by BRBHC. Reports problems, issues and concerns related to operation and compliance of OPC to assigned supervisor and serves as an active member of the MH Division by attending scheduled OPC meetings and maintaining open and active communications with the manager and MH Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of an accredited nursing school with a Texas License as a Nurse Practitioner
Valid DEA and NPI number
Valid Medicaid/Medicare provider numbers
Valid TX Drivers License
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Training and experience in the use, application and administration of medication used in the field of psychiatry. Knowledge of principles of the development, implementation and documentation of individualized care and
treatment, state and Federal laws and professional standards related to psychiatric treatment. Ability to communicate verbally in English and willingness to expand knowledge and take additional training to learn to communicate in Spanish. Ability to evaluate clients set up and carries out an effective course of treatment utilizing the expertise of other clinical personnel with a minimum of direction. Work collaboratively with supervision psychiatrist and other professional groups. Able to use computers efficiently and use of electronic medical records. Maintains accurate records. Comply with laws, regulations and professional standards related to psychiatric treatment. Must maintain safe driving record to ensure continued coverage under Center's insurance carrier
