Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position available in our Buena Vista location. The primary responsibility of the position is to provide safe, quality and culturally sensitive medical services to our patients who seek services. Provider shall initiate and respond to coordination of care activities on behalf of patients with interdisciplinary care team members, including psychiatrists, nursing staff, health navigators, primary care/behavioral health/substance use providers, case managers, and other healthcare personnel to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans. Shall offer or refer to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program, as appropriate and as directed. Provide psychiatric services to acute treatment unit (ATU), as directed. Shall provide or refer to behavioral health groups with a focus on patient needs, such as improving health status, medication management, nutrition, and chronic disease care, as appropriate and as directed. Direct or provide services through approved alternative types of clinical encounters, which may include in-person, telephone/video chat, secure instant messaging, group visits, shared medical appointments, and home visits.

Must foster a culture of patient and family centered care, service, quality and safety excellence, while improving patient experience, employee experience and community relations.

Benefits:

• Sign- On Bonus- (To be paid on date of hire)
• Relocation Allowance- Up to $5,000.00
• Annual CME Allowance of $2,500.00 ( Prorated Date of Hire)
• Paid Leave: Vacation - 15 days accrued/year, Sick - 12 days accrued/year, Holidays - 8 days/year + 2 Floating
• FREE Health Insurance + Other plan options
• NHSC & CHSC Certified Sites
• Retirement Match
• Employer paid Basic Life, LTD, STD
• Malpractice Insurance- We cover through the FTCA
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HRA, FSA, DCA, Retirement Plan
• MASA - Employer paid Air Ambulance Coverage
• Discounted Tuition Rates
• Extra " PTO" Opportunities

Required Experience & Skills:

• Colorado licensed Nurse Practitioner with experience working in a clinic setting

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) desirable.

• Education or Formal Training:

• Master's Degree with advanced education and/or training in psychiatric services

• Colorado/Transferable APN (board certified or possession of waiver), DEA, and, if applicable, MAT Waiver

• Experience: 2 years' experience in healthcare, human services, customer service, or related field

Requirements and Conditions:

• Drug screen is required
• Background check is required

Visit our website at http://valley-widehealth.org/careers for more information.

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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