JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: ANP
Reports To: Medical Director
Location: Phoenix Rising Center, Satellite Offices
The psychiatrist provides pharmacologic management services such that a psychiatric/mental health/medical intervention is used to reduce/stabilize and/or eliminate psychiatric symptoms with the goal of improving the functioning, including management and reduction of symptoms for the client.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Meet with clients and /or family members and other providers to complete a psychiatric/ mental health assessment.
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Address psychiatric/ mental health needs identified in assessment.
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Diagnose clients and treat those who have a mental illness.
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Prescribe medication as necessary with consideration of allergies, substance use, current medication, medical history and physical status.
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Educate individuals and family members regarding medication and its actions, effects, and side effects so that they can effectively participate in decisions concerning medication that is administered/dispensed to them.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of the medication and of a wide range of therapeutic measures.
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Assist individuals in obtaining prescribed psychotropic medication, when needed, and provide follow-up as needed.
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Notify and assess clients for possible side effects of medication.
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Consult with clinical staff at Phoenix Rising regarding care of clients in a multidisciplinary approach.
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Write reports for insurance carriers as well as Social Security Administration and/or other forms as needed by the clients in a timely manner
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Document and record information per policy and procedures of Phoenix Rising.
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Update and use job-related knowledge.
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Willingness to participate in possible research and other quality improvement projects.
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Become provider for multiple insurance providers.
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Other duties as assigned.
JOB ACTIVITY DEMANDS:
Physical:
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Able to walk and sit for extended periods of time.
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Ability to carry twenty pounds of weight.
Mental and Personal:
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Ability to engage easily with others.
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Ability to communicate.
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Ability to gather information from a wide variety of areas (i.e. consumer, family, written correspondence, outside agencies and clinical staff), organize the information, analyze the options and apply solutions.
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Ability to problem solve.
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Adequate computer skills.
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Ability to organize information and resolve issues as they may occur.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Education:
l . Has completed a medical program and holds a current, valid license to practice medicine issued by the Ohio State Medical Board.
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Has completed a residency training program in psychiatry.
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Prefer physician who is State of Ohio certified psychiatrist.
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Prefer physician with a 3-5 years of experience in a community mental health care system. Skills:
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Good interpersonal skills.
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Ability to express ideas clearly: verbally and in written form.
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Ability to engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
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Good problem-solving skills.
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Ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate with others.
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Good organizational skills.
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Ability to complete paperwork in a timely manner.
Skills:
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to get along with diverse personalities (clients, physicians, staff and general public).
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Work with others in a team approach.
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Ability to work well with a variety of staff and community members as a representative of the program and the agency.
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Discretion with confidential information.
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Good communication skills, written and verbal.
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Ability to treat consumers as equal partners in recovery.
Knowledge:
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Understanding and ability to use evidenced-based practices.
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Knowledge of the definition of good mental health.
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Basic understanding of chemical dependency concepts and symptoms.
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Knowledge of nursing procedures.
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Knowledge of recovery model and use of this model in treatment planning, and working with clients.
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Understanding of HIPPA regulations.
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Knowledge and use of outcomes in treatment planning with the client.
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Understanding of the impact of substance use, physical conditions, and living arrangements on mental health.
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Knowledge of community resources.
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Knowledge of insurance, pharmaceutical programs for medication, and options for obtaining psychotropic medications through central pharmacy and samples.
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Knowledge to use Med/Map.
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Knowledge of community resources for gaining medications and other assistance as needed.
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Understanding of psychotropic medication and their potential side-effects and ability to recognize and obtain necessary information from client and/or family members.
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Knowledge of mental health/mental illness issues and the impact of substance use, physical health, and living conditions on client's mental health.
