Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

*About Us: *Eagle View Community Health System is a leading Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the communities of multiple counties.
With locations in Oquawka, Stronghurst, and Monmouth in Illinois we are committed to providing accessible, comprehensive healthcare services.
We prioritize the well-being of our patients above all else.
Our multifaceted approach fosters a collaborative environment where every team member plays a vital role in delivering high-quality care to individuals and families.
At Eagle View, we value diversity, compassion, and innovation, striving to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
If you're passionate about making a positive impact in your community and advancing your career in healthcare, join us in our mission to promote health and wellness for all.
*Job Summary:* The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMNNP) will provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management services.
The PMHNP will work with Eagle View’s outpatient counseling services to provide psychiatric services to adult and youth clients with behavioral health issues.
Services will initially be office-based, with the opportunity to grow telehealth services in the future to serve clients at remote locations.
The PMHNP will work with a Medical Assistant to coordinate client care, assist with insurance pre-authorization, and caseload management.
*Scope of Work Responsibilities:* * Responsible for providing psychiatric services to clients in various clinical settings during scheduled hours.
The scope of services includes outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management services.
* Assess, diagnose, and treat adults, adolescents, and children experiencing symptoms of behavioral health disorders.
* Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disordersin accordance with the _Collaborative Practice Agreement _and the state’s _Nurse Practice Act.
_ * Collaborate with counselors, social workers, or other treatment team members to coordinate client care.
* Responsible for timely and accurate completion of medical records, including assessment, treatment plan, progress notes, outcome measures, and billing entries.
* Counsel clients during appointments, as necessary.
* Design/participate in the development of individualized treatment plans, incorporating best and leading practices into treatment interventions.
* Examine or order laboratory or diagnostic tests for clients to provide information on general physical condition and mental disorders.
* Collaborate with guardians, relatives, and significant others on client’s conditions and treatment when clinically appropriate.
* Prepare and submit assessments, progress notes, reports, and summaries to entities/agencies (funders, insurance companies, etc.
) as required.
* Return calls and emails promptly (within 24 hours of receipt or sooner if clinically necessary) * Responsible for making independent decisions based on protocols developed utilizing national guidelines for treatment interventions.
* Responsible for maintaining customer relations with all agency staff and clients.
* Maintain medical records and submit at least 10% of records to the supervising Psychiatrist for biweekly review in accordance with the _Collaborative Practice Agreement.
_ * Records all services performed for accurate billing for services provided in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, as well as payor rules and regulations.
Submits billing documents in a timely fashion.
* Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Provide teaching and education to clinical staff, if requested.
* Follow all procedures and protocols as per Provident policy, federal and state regulations, standard practice, and in accordance with the _Collaborative Practice Agreement_.
* Actively participate in all agency and department education, training, and in-services to confirm understanding of latest information or changes to established clinical policies and procedures *Site Work Location:* Each employee has a primary work site(s) to which he/she is assigned.
EVCHS, however, has multiple sites.
Therefore, any employee may be asked to work at another site if the need arises.
Administrative employees and contracted service providers may work from their homes, as agreed upon in their contract.
No employee shall be asked to perform work outside his/her job description/capabilities.
*Qualifications:* * *Work Experience:* * At least 1-2 years providing direct client care to persons receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders * 3+ years of experience as a psychiatric provider preferred * Experience in telemedicine preferred * *Education:* * Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nursing with focus on Psychiatric nursing * Graduation from a state-certified advance practice program specializing in psychiatry/mental health * *License/Certification*: * Must be certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) * An unrestricted license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the state of Illinois * Must have a valid DEA number and unrestricted DEA license in Illinois * A state-issued Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) in Illinois * No suspension/exclusion/debarment from participation in federal health care programs (e.
g.
, Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP) * Maintain credentials and licensure with all major insurance companies and licensing boards with the assistance of Provident credentialing staff.
*Equal Opportunity: *Eagle View provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Medical specialties: * Primary Care * Psychiatry Standard shift: * Day shift Weekly schedule: * 4x10 * No weekends Work setting: * Clinic * In-person * Outpatient Ability to Relocate: * Stronghurst, IL 61480: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person