Perform diagnostic or psychosocial assessments that include chief complaint, history of present illness, past medical history, mental status exam, review or records, review of labs, clinical formulation or assessment, diagnosis, creation of a treatment plan, prescribing of medication, communication with team members and PCP.
Perform follow-up psychopharmacology visits that include assessing chief complaint, symptoms and treatment progress, effects of medications, changes in history, changes in stressors, new information, labs, mental status, and new events. Update formulation, recommended treatments, and prescribing plan.
Coordinate and collaborate with other treatment providers and PVP regarding diagnosis and treatment.
Work with patients and their families on managing side effects, health, wellness, and medical conditions.
Maintain records so they meet professional, clinic, state, federal, and county standards. Complete records in a timely manner based on professional, clinic, state, federal, and county standards.
Recommend and coordinate as needed referrals for social services, health services, other mental health services, higher levels of care, and transfers of care.
Participate in committee meeting and quality improvement activities.
Participate in trainings.
Requirements :
Education/Licensing:
Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner training program leading to licensure as a Nurse Practitioner by California Board of Nursing, in the required specialty area and demonstrated ability to provide the full scope of patient care.
Experience:
Typically, three to five years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner with demonstrated ability to provide the full scope of care for higher acuity patients, in the area of specialty, with limited supervision.