Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

NorthKey Community Care is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide quality and flexible medication management and behavioral health services to child, adolescent, and adult clients with serious mental illness (SMI), severe emotional disturbance (SED), and substance use diagnoses. This position will be primarily based at NorthKey's outpatient offices located between three of our offices in Florence, Covington, and Newport, KY. No EVENINGS, WEEKENDS, or HOLIDAYS! Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. 

PERKS & PAY

• Salary: $$94,000
• Up to 12% annual contingency bonus
• Generous plan for paid time off (PTO) (Up to three weeks the first year)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Individual and family insurance coverage: Various medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from
• HSA Employer match up to $1000, depending on plan
• 401(k) with employer match
• Company-paid license reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Professional liability coverage for clinical staff
• Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree or above in a nursing field of study from an accredited school.
• Current license as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in Kentucky, or ability to obtain licensure in Kentucky.
• Relevant experience, knowledge, and expertise in the behavioral health field.

JOB DUTIES

• Provides medication management services based upon initial and ongoing assessments of child, adolescent, and adult clients with SMI, SED, and SUD diagnoses.
• Develops individual service plans based upon assessment data, and provides appropriate medication interventions as necessary to resolve presenting symptoms.
• Performs patient history screenings, risk factor assessments, and ordering of therapeutic and diagnostic tests as indicated by client status.
• Appropriately prescribes medications following organizational policies and relevant federal/state regulations.
• Consults with Lead Medical Officer on cases that are beyond the scope of knowledge and expertise.
• Adheres to appropriate standards of care, and ensures clients are seen routinely before providing medication refills.
• Responsible for monitoring individuals on caseload for changes or decline in mental status or medical conditions.
• Work independently with other members of the professional staff to promote quality and effective patient care.
• Completes quality documentation of services provided, including service plans, progress notes, medication informed consent, treatment plan reviews, and other required information to assure compliance with organizational policies and third party compliance standards.
• Participate in staffing meetings and consultation with other clinicians to assess therapeutic needs of clients and encourage appropriate referrals to internal and external community services.
• Maintain communication and positive multi-disciplinary working relationships with clinicians and other related professionals in the community. This will include making appropriate referrals, sharing clinical information within HIPAA guidelines, and providing clinically appropriate interventions and collaborations.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation within an electronic health record, prepare and complete progress notes, assessments, reports, schedules, and other documentation as required of the position.
• Attend and participate in relevant continuing education and in-service training to improve professional competency and clinical intervention skills.
• Maintain flexible hours to meet agency and client needs.
• This position may perform services in the outpatient office, school, or other external setting as needed.

NORTHKEY COMMUNITY CARE - COMPANY OVERVIEW

Since 1966, NorthKey Community Care (NorthKey) has provided effective and efficient mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services to the Northern Kentucky region with the commitment to providing the right service, at the right time, and in the right place. NorthKey’s commitment to providing a continuum of services for individuals and families seeking assistance for mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities means that NorthKey employs staff with a wide variety of education, experience, and licensure. With multiple convenient locations throughout the Northern Kentucky region (Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Grant, Carroll, Gallatin, Pendleton, and Owen counties), NorthKey offers a wide array of mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services unparalleled in the region. Come join our team to help us Transform Lives and Communities through Excellent Service!