Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide medically necessary psychiatric services and treatments to adult psychiatric patients in an outpatient setting. Under the direct collaborating Psychiatrist, in accordance with regulations, the NP provides psychiatric management of patients in coordination with attending physician, and facility staff.

Description of Required Duties and Tasks:

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

Provides psychiatric evaluation, care and treatment to patients Performs psychiatric evaluations and case management within prescribed guidelines and instructions of attending physician utilizing approved protocols Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and behavioral health needs Responsible to ensure documentation is complete and timely for patient management/continuity of care and billing purposes. Documentation of medical necessity for purposes of billing visits Responsible to ensure communication of billing information to the billing service Ensures that prescriptive authority and order writing are performed in accordance with applicable laws and standards Develops understanding of facility programs and policies/procedures/guidelines Monitors quality indicators, identifies areas of opportunity and seeks solutions to enhance care and outcomes No outstanding barriers to being credentialed with major insurance companies for reimbursement. Other duties as assigned by the physician
Required Skills:

Advocates for the patient; Performs exams as relates to change in condition; Performs exams as relates to psychotropic medication review and changes; Performs exams pursuant to collaboration with the physician to manage patient's psychiatric care; Provides clinical monitoring during course of treatment; Completes review of psychiatrist and NP orders for medical necessity, supporting diagnosis, pharmacological contraindications, and generic vs. trade or OTC; Participates in psychotropic medical management and behavior management process; Maintains prescriptive authority; Provides clinical monitoring; Provides ongoing clinical management; Ensures documentation is complete, and meets medical necessity and billing guidelines; Participates in the survey process; Understands facility clinical systems and processes; Must maintain active licensure status and current continuing education credits as required by law;
Performs other duties as assigned including education and quality management support

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $51.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Ability to Commute:

Jackson, TN 38305 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:

Jackson, TN 38305: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jackson, TN 38305