Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner

Company: Professional Services Group, Inc.
Location: Kenosha
Posted on: June 19, 2022

Job Description:

Professional Services Group, Inc.Description:
PSG strives to provide quality mental health services to clients who aren't always able to access them. We are trauma-informed and approach all clients, employees, stakeholders, etc. through this lens. We strive to create and maintain a supportive culture while going above and beyond for our clients. Come join our team! We are hiring for an APNP, who will be responsible for supporting mental health care for patients at all Professional Services Group Clinic locations. Salary: $110,000 - $120,000. Plus a $3,000 sign-on bonus!ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Examine, diagnose and treat clinical patients as referred.Complete the physical, neurological, and mental examinations of patients.Treat the psychiatric problems of patients properly.Consult with the patients, their families, attorneys, teachers, and other medical professionals.Document all services to meet billing requirements including progress notes and prior authorizations.Provide billing department with documentation necessary to bill appropriate payer source.Prepare the proper reports for the law examiners, judges, government officials, physicians, and school officials.Provide professional witness evidence in administrative hearings and courts of law.Discuss patients who need referral for additional specialty mental health care (i.e. to a community mental health center) and advise on treatment plans until patients are engaged in appropriate care.Respond to telephone calls from primary care providers within one business day. Respond to urgent telephone calls within one hour if available.Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Education and Training:State of Wisconsin licensed, Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner.Valid DEA license.Valid Medicare and Medicaid certifications.Valid NPI number.Experience:Experience with primary care mental health or child/adolescent mental health preferred.Experience working with underserved, transient populations and clinical co-morbidities (co-occurring mental health, substance abuse, and physical health problems) preferred.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to read, speak and write clearly in English.Must have complete knowledge and abide by all established Clinical policies and procedures.Must be able to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all Professional Services Group employees, patients, and other community agencies.Must maintain client confidentiality and follow all established HIPAA privacy and security policies.Knowledge of current practices and other theories in the mental health field.Knowledge of and the ability to diagnose and treat mental illness.Ability to deal efficiently with emotionally disturbed adults and children for prescribing appropriate medicines to treat psychological disorders.Ability to interpret the health care treatment programs to medical professionals, relatives of patients, staff, and others properly.Ability to prepare, review and maintain diagnostic reports.Ability to prioritize and make appropriate decisions.Ability to work independently and effectively manage time.Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.Ability to provide culturally, ethnically and gender sensitive services.Ability to follow directions and implement recommendations.Possess creativity in identifying problems and solutions.Ability to self-motivate and remain on task.Ability to quickly synthesize medical and psychiatric data and formulate effective and evidence-based clinical recommendations.Intermediate (or better) computer skills (including EMR file management, web-searching, web-page navigation, cut/paste, drag and drop, use of shortcuts and menus, and switching between windows).Ability to maintain cell phone and email accounts for contact during usual business hours, and respond to calls/emails within two business days.WHY WORK FOR PSG/CIP?Be part of a great team that is passionate and dedicated to making a difference in the community!Opportunities for advancementProfessional development trainingsGreat work-life balanceCompetitive benefits package, including: paid time off and company holidays; health, vision, dental, and life insurance; short and long term disability; 401k and profit sharing.Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran statusPI182467998

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