Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Here at Community Health Service, Inc. (CHSI), our mission is to provide high-quality health care to the overlooked and underserved. Sound rewarding? You bet it is! If you are looking for more than just a "job" and want to invest your time in making an impact on the lives of others, this is your chance to join our CHSI team!

WHAT DO WE DO?

CHSI is a private, non-profit organization established in 1973 to serve the health needs of migrant & seasonal farmworkers and their family members. Today, CHSI has expanded its services and provides mental & physical healthcare to all individuals in our communities. Our services are provided on a more affordable sliding fee scale to those who are under-insured or uninsured. We also accept ND and MN Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance plans. We currently operate four nurse-managed clinics, two mobile medical units, and two victim advocacy program centers in Minnesota & North Dakota.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who will work eight hours per week with expertise in medication evaluation and management to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychiatric nursing and a passion for optimizing mental health care for individuals from diverse backgrounds. You will play a crucial role in providing expert evaluation, prescription, and monitoring of psychotropic medications to our diverse patient population. Your focus on precise medication management will significantly contribute to the overall well-being of our patients.

Responsibilities

Diagnoses and provides medication treatment for people with psychiatric disorders, substance use disorders, and medical problems.

Duties and Accountabilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Diagnose mental health disorders and develop personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, ensuring patient understanding and compliance.
• Educate patients and families about mental health disorders, treatment options.
• Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, therapists, and interpreters, to ensure holistic patient care.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and understanding in all interactions, respecting patients' beliefs and traditions.
• Maintain detailed and culturally sensitive patient records, adhering to all privacy and confidentiality regulations.
• Prepare reports as required, ensuring accurate and timely submission.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and clinic policies in all documentation and reporting activities.

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• In an eight-hours work week, the employee must be able to: bend and crouch occasionally, sit continuously and stand or walk frequently.
• Employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Employee must be able to use hands/arms, feet/legs for repetitive fine to large motor skill.

Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in psychiatric nursing from an accredited institution. Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Knowledgeable about adult, adolescent, and child psychiatric disorders, and advanced principles of abnormal psychology.
• Experience working with diverse and underserved populations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on cultural competency.
• Knowledge of community resources and social services to support patients' holistic well-being.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, culturally competent mental health care to individuals and families in the community.
• Ability to clearly summarize pertinent clinical information via written correspondence and medical record documentation.
• Obtain computer skills using Microsoft Office products including Outlook.

PLEASE NOTE:

CHSI is an EEO/Affirmative Action/Veteran friendly employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

CHSI facilities are deemed under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).