Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry (Skokie) at Crestwood Behavioral Health

Skokie, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Behavioral Health, PsychiatryIndustries

Requirements

Serve as a team leader in patient care model with support of collaborating physician
Work in one or more levels of care (inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, outpatient), in live and virtual environments
Licensed to provide services at assigned locations across multiple states (e.g., Wisconsin, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington)
Participate in established call schedule
Meet patient productivity standards
Complete all charting, documentation, and coding within 24 hours and in compliance with organizational expectations
Attend Medical Staff meeting and Medical Staff Executive Committee meeting

Responsibilities

Attend patients at assigned sites, including multiple locations, levels of care, or virtual services
Conduct medication management sessions with patients
Conduct patient psychiatric evaluations and assessments
Conduct history and physical
Create patient treatment plans and manage updates
Perform patient and family education
Participate in team and unit meetings
Create discharge plans
Serve as attending provider for assigned units
Round on patients as required
Provide medication education to nursing staff
In-service treatment team as needed
Assist in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with contracted payors
Review all denials of service from payors for medical reasons
Interface with referring parties, psychiatrist, primary care AHP to coordinate care and aftercare
Market Employer through off-site meetings and activities
Review potential admissions, pending cases, and declined admissions to ensure policy execution and EMTALA compliance
Serve as advocate for the organization, providing support, information, education, and services
Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement activities, and meetings
Identify new program development opportunities for patient care services
Participate in community education on behavioral health issues
Provide initial placement recommendations based on admitting criteria, clinical parameters, medical history, and screening documentation
Review and evaluate completed admission screenings to determine appropriate program, level of care, and mode of delivery
Communicate professionally and accurately with departments, agencies, and team members
Report pertinent data to attending provider and team
Prioritize effectively in urgent situations and communicate difficult problems immediately

Skills

Psychiatric Evaluations

Medication Management

Patient Assessments

Treatment Planning

Patient Education

Discharge Planning

Charting

Documentation

History and Physical

Crestwood Behavioral Health

Provides tailored mental health services in California

About Crestwood Behavioral Health

Crestwood Behavioral Health, known for its tailored mental health services throughout California, cultivates a supportive and adaptive work environment. The company is distinguished by its accreditation from CARF, underscoring its commitment to maintaining high standards in mental health care and flexibility in addressing diverse needs. Working at Crest sheath offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful, recovery-oriented work in a growing field, ensuring personal and professional growth.

520 Capitol Mall #800, Sacramento, CA 95814, USAHeadquarters

1968Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

501-1,000Employees