JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE: Under thedirection of the Director of Behavioral Health with consultation fromthe Lead Psychiatrist, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsiblefor providing supportive psychotherapy and medication management toclinic patients in accordance with agency policies and procedures.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Otherduties may be assigned. Perform comprehensive behavioral healthassessments including evaluation, diagnosis (DSM), and treatmentplanning for all patients seen. Provide supportive psychotherapy andmotivational interviewing as needed; Teach and counsel patient\'s andfamily members regarding mental health diagnoses and treatment so thatthey can make informed decisions. Order and interpret laboratory testand diagnostic studies and take appropriate follow-up steps if immediateattention is required. Prescribe psychiatric medicine as necessary andappropriate in accordance with state and federal laws. Evaluate forcommon and acute chronic conditions and refer to primary care providerfor on-going treatment. Collaborate with psychiatrists in establishingand reviewing drug and other medical guidelines. Review of guidelineswill be done in a continuing manner but no less frequently thanannually. Provide consultation to behavioral health nursing staff inorder to maintain effective nursing practices. Ensure the completion ofall required paperwork, records, and documentation. Coordinate patientcare by interacting with key providers within key departments includingPrimary Care, Family and Children, and Case Management Services.Maintains patient confidentiality consistent with current HIPAAregulations and WI and Federal regulations regarding mental health andsubstance abuse treatment EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Requires aMasters in Nursing and a minimum of five to seven years of relatedexperience; requires WI State License as an Advanced Practice NursePrescriber and Board Certification as a Mental Health NursePractitioner. Must have a WI State License as an Advanced Practice NursePrescriber & must be Board Certification as a Mental Health NursePractitioner EOE of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Vets Outreach CommunityHealth Centers, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal OpportunityEmployer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regardto race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender,gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, geneticinformation, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protectedveteran status. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race,religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, genderidentity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information,medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteranstatus. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:ipc.us/t/37759660E198494B