Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

About Start Corporation

Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently.

Job Description

Seeking a APRN- PMHNP to provide medication management on a multi-disciplinary, community based team to individuals experiencing severe and persistent behavioral health symptoms.

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced clinical license as a Nurse Practitioner ( required )

• Be over 18 years of age ( required )

• No restrictions or adverse actions that would disqualify for Medicaid or other billing ( required )

• Possess a valid driver’s license ( required )

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of primary and behavioral health symptoms, diagnoses, interventions, and impact.

• Maintains professional boundaries and operates within ethical guidelines.

• Knowledge of agency and community resources and referral processes.

• Communicates respectfully and effectively and establishes professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard.

• Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants.

Job Duties / Skills Required

• Practices on a multidisciplinary treatment team.

• Provides behavioral health care services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment.

• Prescribes and manages medications.

• Assists clients in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a treatment plan.

• Accurately identifies risk and responds appropriately, and provides consultation to peers regarding high-risk situations and appropriate interventions.

• Provides clinic and community-based services as appropriate.

• Provides effective, research-based recovery based services.

• Establishes service plans and treatment goals based on accurate assessment and diagnosis.

• Completes clinical documentation accurately and at the time of the services.

• Fully utilizes approved electronic health records.

• Collects data in the required format to comply with all funding sources, accreditation, or other regulatory agencies.

• Coordinates referrals to other agencies and specialists as indicated by patient need.

• Maintains a clear driving record in order to be able to drive company vehicles when necessary.

• Attends weekly and/or monthly staff meetings.

• May assist with clinical consultation, clinical review, or auditing of clinical records.

• Provides direct clinical services at the advanced, independent practitioner level using approved interventions and completing necessary documentation to receive payment from insurance companies, Medicaid, Medicare, etc.

• Supervises other staff as directed.

• Performs any other duties as assigned by Supervising Physician or Program Director.

Benefits

N/a