Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Position Detail

• Evaluate client's medical and psychiatric needs associated with their treatment.
• Manage/prescribe client's medications, collaborating with our nursing staff on direct care needs related to medications.
• Order and evaluate basic tests i.e.... blood draws, urine analysis, covid test, etc. to properly maintain safety and overall health of our clientele.
• Document progress notes, Psychiatric evaluations, and History and Physical notes in a timely manner.
• Communicates effectively with other staff, clients, and parents/guardians.
• Plan and implement actions according to clients' needs and formulate plan of care including discharge planning
• Evaluate; perform ongoing assessments
• Work as a member of the clinical team coordinating care of clients with psychotherapists and case managers
• Comply with SJC's policies
• Have a current CPR Certification
• Maintain Current Board Certification with the ANCC
• Maintain required CME's and Regulatory Requirements to maintain active License
• Maintain Current Utah APRN License with prescribing authority with DOPL
• This position is 1-2 days a week

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to communicate verbally as well as in writing, receptive to feedback
• Time management skills
• Works well with others and collaborates with team, yet can work independently

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
• Currently Licensed in the State of Utah (Ph.D., LCSW, LCMHC, MFT) or actively working towards licensure
• Provide no less than 20 direct service hours per week, on average
• Must be able to pass a background check