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

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse will provide psychiatric medication management alongside a multi-disciplinary, community based team serving individuals who have severe and persistent mental illnesses.

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 include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability and life insurance; paid time off; 13 paid holidays per year for regular full-time employees; and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.