Job Description
This is a professional medical position providing advanced and specialized treatment services within comprehensive mental health community centers. This position provides psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis, initiates and monitors psychopharmacologic treatments and provides after hours on-call telephone consultations.
This position provides clinical supervision to nursing personnel, supervises medication assistance programs and monitors medication dispensing from assistance programs as needed.
Must have a through knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of general psychiatry and of the techniques involved. Through knowledge of recent developments in the field of psychiatry. Through knowledge of the practice of medical specialty of psychiatry that is both current and accurate. Must have skill in treating and diagnosing a variety of mental diseases and disorders. Must also have the ability to compile clear and concise notes for patients’ charts and records. The physician extender must also have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other non-medical personnel, patients and their families as well as the general public.
This position serves a wide range of clients across a rural catchment area and must be sensitive and able to respond appropriately across the cultural differences present in the service population. Training requirements include awareness of the cultural diversity of clients served.
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, prefer two years of experience in the field of psychiatry.
License:
Nurse Practitioner License
ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. ncgCARE will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at hrteam@ncgcare.com.
ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) of your authorization to work in the United States.
ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.
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Licenses & Certifications
Required
Psychiatric MH NP Cert
Nurse Practitioner
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