Job Details
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Geriatric Psychiatric
Behavioral Care Solutions is a behavioral health consulting company offering psychiatric and psychological services since 2007, supporting more than 500 health care facilities in the Midwest: Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin...and expanding.
We have an immediate opening for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work in Skilled Nursing and Long-term care facilities in geriatric psych.
Location: Jackson, MI
Position Type: Full-Time or Part- Time
Qualifications for the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant:
NP or PA degree from an accredited University
1 year of work experience preferred
Must have Valid, FULL license and DEA# in the State.
Demonstrated skills in communication with patients, families and staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of mental health care delivery and interacting with other disciplines.
We offer the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant:
DAY TIME positions
No weekends or on-call
Flexible hours and autonomy
More 1:1 time with your patients
Dedicated Practice Manager
Interdisciplinary team approach
State of the art clinical systems
Paid malpractice and competitive salary and benefits/limited benefits for part time
Responsibilities include:
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant will provide psychiatric services through the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mostly geriatric patients at a variety of rehabilitation facilities as well as assisted living and nursing homes.
Prescribe or adjust psychotropic medications.
Does not include psychological therapy.
See 12 15 patients per day.
Collaboration with multiple disciplines and assure continuity of care.
Knowledge of Medicare standards and documentation.
Qualifications:
PA or NP degree from an accredited University plus 1-2 years' experience a must.
Must have Valid, FULL license and DEA# in the State.
Demonstrated skills in communication with patients, families and staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of mental health care delivery and interacting with other disciplines.
The Following is a Plus:
1+ years experience providing mental health services to the geriatric population.
Experience with Medicare guidelines, standards of care and documentation.