Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-PRN

Company: Connections Health Solutions
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Overview:***Full-time (0.90FTE/36hrs+) eligible for $10,000 Commitment bonus***Were not just behavioral health peoplewere crisis people.Connections has built a model that combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment that gets people connected to community-based resources and back to their lives faster. Our aim is for solutions, not just stop-gaps. Real support, not restriction. We have proven that our model improves access, creates hope and makes the behavioral health crisis system work better, and were finding better ways to do it every day.Our storyOriginally founded by two emergency room psychiatrists, Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, Connections Health Solutions brings 30 years of experience serving individuals in crisis and operates two of the nations largest and most studied crisis response centers and is currently expanding to more states. Since opening our doors, we have provided care and treatment for hundreds of thousands of individuals in crisis.Responsibilities:What You'll Do:The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant position will direct, coordinate, and provide medical/clinical services to specified individuals within the facility, including, but not limited to intervention, psychiatric evaluation and assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, engagement, family meetings, supportive psychotherapy, individual education, risk assessment, and discharge planning.This position serves as the attending clinician to specified individuals. Completes initial psychiatric assessments, crisis interventions, family interventions, focused crisis diagnostic assessments, assessments of capacity for consent to treatment, risk assessments, individual education, progress toward treatment goals, and discharge planning including medical, psychological, social, behavioral, and developmental aspects of the individuals care, treatment, and services.Documents individuals progress in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) including admission order, progress notes, and discharge orders. Oversees delivery of medication education and consent, according to established policy.Orders laboratory tests according to standards of clinical practice. Reviews the health assessment completed by nursing staff, obtains a past and current medical history, and conducts a focused physical examination as indicated, according to established guidelines. Initiates contact with Primary Care Physicians and Emergency Room clinicians according to established guidelines.Assesses individuals needs and guides the clinical team while managing treatment plan updates, in addition to initiating contact with Outpatient Behavioral Health Provider according to established guidelines. Reviews and utilizes all available documents from the crisis clinical team.Provides necessary information to clinical team regarding inpatient utilization. Utilizes appropriate medication based on best practices.Collaborates with other personnel to ensure that each treatment modality is appropriate for the individual in addition to working with outside psychiatric providers in crisis and inpatient services. Works with the community to review involuntary petitions, assess involuntary patients, and coordinate with the legal system to follow established guidelines for Involuntary Evaluation and Treatment.Participates in medical staff meetings including regional and quarterly meetings, participates in all required meetings, and participates in any meeting as requested by Medical Leadership.Performs all other duties as assigned.Qualifications:What You'll Bring:NP: Unrestricted Registered Nursing license in the State. Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Masters level certification in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP)PA: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant programLicensed in State of employment and National CertificationsExperience in the delivery of crisis mental health and/or delivery of family health treatment to children, adolescents, and/or adultsUnrestricted DEA licenseThe Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Companys exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employmentMust be able to obtain a State of Virginia Fingerprint Clearance CardIt would be great if you had:NP: Dual certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Doctorate of Nursing PracticeDEA X licenseExperience working in addiction treatment and recoveryWhat We Offer:Full-time only:Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital IndemnityCHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term DisabilityVoluntary Life insurance option for employees and their familiesHealth Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidaysAll employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online supportOnline Subscription to Headspace, a digital mindfulness and meditation platformAfter 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k PlanThe typical hiring range for this role is: $163,259.20-$201,822.40 annually.#indnrsEEO Statement:Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.by Jobble

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