Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) reports directly to the Medical Director. The PMHNP will provide recovery-centered psychiatric care for Thresholds members and to certain patients at the McHenry Jail found Unfit to Stand Trial. The PMHNP will perform all clinical and administrative activities related to their case load to support the mission, values, and goals of Thresholds.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides recovery-centered psychiatric care for those members they personally manage. Psychiatric care includes but is not limited to psychiatric evaluation, prescription, and management of psychiatric medications. Management complies with evidence-based guidelines and generally accepted best practices.
• Provides psychiatric treatment to Thresholds members who are part of our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinical (CCBHC)
• Participates in team meetings, discusses members' care with outside providers such as hospital personnel and primary care providers.
• Provides psychiatric treatment as part of a pilot program which will serve twelve (12) individuals judged Unfit to Stand Trial.
• Regularly participates in medical and nursing education programs conducted by Thresholds.
• Integrates physical health issues with psychiatric care.
• Provides information regarding members seen by the Psychiatrist to members, members' families and staff as appropriate and in accordance with all Federal, State and local laws and professional standards regarding confidentiality as well as Thresholds' policies and procedures.
• Consults and collaborates with primary care clinicians and medical specialists.
• Collaborates with non-medical program staff to maximize clients' psychiatric, physical, and psychosocial health.
• Meets regularly with the Medical Director. Participates in meetings with Thresholds teams and Thresholds partners, particularly related to psychiatric evaluations and as otherwise required.
• Perform other related duties as appropriate and assigned.

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• May be required to facilitate agency-sponsored research, and present findings.
• May be required to present at local, state and national conferences, and/or provide agency-based training
• Must be available to senior medical staff during regular business hours

EDUCATION

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Five (5) years of experience in the mental health field preferred
• Significant and relevant post-training experience in a forensic setting preferred.

SKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS

• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Full Practice Authority, and APN Controlled Substance licenses
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license
• Current certification as a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from the American Nurses Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practioners National Certification Board
• Ability to work effectively with staff at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to function in a computer-oriented office, including working knowledge of pertinent software.
• Excellent oral communication skills. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with agency staff and outside contacts, in interpersonal situations and before groups of employees.
• Excellent, versatile writing skills.

What sets Thresholds apart:

• Competitive pay range: $112,000.00 - $137,000.00
• Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
• Dental insurance, vision insurance,4 medical insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Public service loan forgiveness
• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)

Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency's mission. Click here to learn more.

One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row.

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