Psychiatry - NP Group job located in Arizona

• Assess, diagnose, and treat adults and youth populations over 14 years of age experiencing symptoms of behavioral health disorders.
• Oversee Mental Health treatments, such as Spravato.
• Examine or order laboratory or diagnostic tests for clients to provide information on general physical condition and mental disorders.

This is an in-person position. Remote or hybrid work opportunities are not available for this position.

Candidates must have a current and active AZ APRN license with a Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Specialty/Focus.

American Medical Associates (AMA) is an Integrated Internal Medicine Practice looking to bring on a tenured Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide coverage in our Chandler, AZ location on a full-time basis.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results for patients with emotional, mental, or psychological disorders.

• Assess, diagnose, and treat adults and youth populations over 14 years of age experiencing symptoms of behavioral health disorders.
• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of medical records, including assessment, treatment plan, progress notes, outcome measures, and billing entries.
• Examine or order laboratory or diagnostic tests for clients to provide information on general physical condition and mental disorders.
• Refers patients for inpatient care, in collaboration with the Mental Health Division Clinical Director, as necessary.
• Communicates with patients and engages in follow-up as necessary.
• Oversee Mental Health treatments, such as Spravato.
• Ensure compliance and that all policies and procedures function in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Maintain excellent communication and effective working relationships with patients, Providers, clinical and clerical team members for continuity of high quality patient care.

Essential Duties including but not limited to:

• Liaise with patients, Mental Health Providers, and Internal Medicine Providers to coordinate patient care plans.
• Design/participate in the development of individualized treatment plans, incorporating best and leading practices into treatment interventions.
• Prepare and submit assessments, progress notes, reports, and summaries to entities/agencies (funders, insurance companies, etc.) as required.
• Provides patient education regarding medications, risks, benefits and reasonable outcome expectations.
• Serve as back up coverage in our Maricopa, AZ clinic.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Enforces all policies, procedures, protocols, directives and goals of the organization.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, public health or a similar field required.
• Master’s degree in public health, health administration or nursing required.
• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nursing with focus on Psychiatric nursing preferred.
• Must be certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• An unencumbered license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the state of Arizona.
• Must have valid DEA, X Waiver DEA, and NPI numbers.
• At lease three (3) to five (5) years experience practicing as a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner required. Clinical rotation hours during preceptorships will not be considered.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary.
• 6 weeks of PTO, inclusive of vacation, sick time, major holidays, and continuing medical education (CME).
• $1,000 CME stipend.
• Provided medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k) plans.
• 100% paid medical malpractice insurance and DEA renewals.

Job Types: Full-time, Tenured

Pay: $160,000.00 per year

Medical Specialty:

• Psychiatry

Experience:

• PMHNP-BC: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• ANCC Certification (Required)
• Current DEA, X Waiver DEA, and NPI number (Required)
• Arizona Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner License (Required)

Work Location: In person