PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE:

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides medical and psychiatric care of the clients in the transitional Housing Program(s). 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide triage and initial health and mental health assessment(s) of clients presenting with medical and psychiatric problems.
Provide psychiatric care as needed, including psychopharmacology and psychotherapy.
Provide crisis intervention and assessment as needed.
Prescribe medications, reviews with clients’ side effects and monitors client’s response to prescribed medications.
Consult psychiatrist in determining treatment plans as needed.
Respond to emergencies and ensures follow up with emergency services and follow-up care.
Advocate and liaise with medical providers in obtaining medical and psychiatric care in the community.
Provide clinical supervision to the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Use motivational interviewing, recovery and trauma-informed approach when delivering services to clients.
Collaborate with the social services team in assessing clients’ needs, developing a service plan and coordinating care for the client(s).
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, staff meetings, etc.
Organize workshops for clients and staff on health topics as needed.
Support staff in providing trauma informed services.
Document delivery of services, clients progress, etc. in electronic case record in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.  
 

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