GNMH-001-Psych. NP - Nashua, NH - Opportunity Healthcare

GNMH (Greater Nashua Mental Health) is located 6 (six) blocks from downtown Nashua, NH and the Nashua River. GMNH is a nonprofit, state-designated community mental health center proudly serving residents of Amherst, Brookline, Hollis, Hudson, Litchfield, Mason, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon and Nashua. Our Deaf Services and Substance Use Disorder services are available for individuals statewide.

Position Requirements: NH License & NH DEA APRN with min. 1 yr. PMHNP experience (they do not have to be BC but must have PMHNP experience); or PMHNP (usually BC for APRN is with ANCC for PMHNP). Unfortunately, will not accept a PA.
No Relocation Assistance & no new grads.

Type of clinic/specialty: Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic
Type of Work: Adult outpatient only (no child/adolescents) The Nurse Practitioner provides direct psychiatric evaluation, management, and psychiatric supervision of all clients assigned to the caseload. Provides psychiatric/medical input and guidance to the team's management of clients during team meetings. Reviews the treatment plan and ensures that it identifies appropriate problems, goals, and objectives. Provides psychoeducation to patient and family regarding diagnosis, medications, and treatment plans.
Schedule: M - F (8a-5p); call every 5^th week (Wed. 5p - Wed. 8a): calls only [may be open to four (4) 10's in 6 months]
-Will you consider New Graduates: No, must have at least 1 year
-Who else will the provider be working with? RNs & MAs; Will train with other APPs & CMO
-How many patients per day: 8 – 12 depending on team meeting or supervision scheduled that day
-Psych. Evals per day: 1
-EMR system: SmartCare

Worksite
Behavioral Health: Adult & Adolescent Mental Health and Addiction Treatment facilities that offers outpatient care at 2 locations. The current open need is for Adult outpatient only at their 7 Prospect St. Location Nashua, NH

Compensation and benefits
Salary range:($100k - $168k) DOE. Open to seeing NPs with 15+ yrs. needing $160's
Benefits: Excellent (see details below)
Retirement: Yes
Loan repayment: Yes

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care by performing psychiatric evaluations and medication management follow up visits, with a 70% productivity expectation. Reviews records and collateral information in preparation of the visits and ensures that 95% of PHQ-9 responses are addressed. Addresses measures of metabolic syndrome at 90% of visits.
• Collaborates with nursing staff, medical support staff, and other disciplines to ensure that timely and appropriate patient care is delivered.
• Participates in weekly team meetings, relevant CAFS meetings, and Medical Staff meetings.
• Completes all documentation within 3 business days (with first day being date of service/completion).
• Promotes the quality of patient care through participation in weekly, as needed supervision with the CMO, and maintenance of nursing/medical/psychiatric education.
• Manages daily requests for medication refills through Essentia Rx.
• Returns all phone calls to patients, family, and/or team members within 48 hours.
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nursing
• APRN Licensed in New Hampshire and DEA Certificate
• 1 to 2 years or related work experience
• Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, medications, and treatments prescribed to clients.
• Knowledge of relevant nursing principles and procedures.
• Experience using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Email, Word, EXCEL).
• Strong collaborating skills, and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and sound decision-making.

Why Join Us:
We are looking for collaborative, curious for knowledge people with a "can do” mentality to join our team of compassionate employees! We provide a stimulating work environment and offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including:

• Choice of 2 health insurance plans
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Health Plan Opt Out Benefit
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurances
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Generous Earned Time Off
• Paid Extended Sick Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program