PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes initial psychiatric assessments based on current DSM/ICD regulations and in accordance with agency timelines.

• Completes medical records and other documentation in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with policy and procedure.

• Reviews diagnosis, evaluation and treatment plans in collaboration with clients and/or interdisciplinary staff as appropriate.

• Prescribes medications and monitors client’s biological and psychological response. When appropriate, meets with client’s significant other(s), providing education about prescribed medications.

• Provides crisis intervention and evaluation when needed.

• Works with other clinical staff to ensure necessary and appropriate resource linkage.

• Works in cooperative and problem-solving manner with other TCMHS departments and community agencies.

• Represents agency in cooperative, positive manner, identifying and reporting any concerns regarding improvement of the service delivery system.

• Actively contributes to the functioning of the treatment team, informing members of issues impacting care in a succinct and timely manner.

• Consistently meets billable expectations.

• Maintain knowledge of agency technology programs and/or systems needed to do the job and use them effectively.

• Other duties and/or responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor

• Master's degree
• Active Missouri License as an Adult and/or Child Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse
• Board Certification preferred
• BLS certification required
• Annual TB screening required
• 3-5 years prior experience minimum; 5+ years preferred
• Valid driver's license/Missouri required minimum insurance coverage, transportation, and the ability to work at off-site clinic as needed