Physician/Nurse Practitioner Job Williamston North Carolina USA,Nursing

Location: Williamston

Metropolitan Community Health Services, Inc

Location:

Williamston, North Carolina
• Martin County

Metropolitan Community Health Services (MCHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that employs a patient centered approach, providing access to high quality, affordable primary care, dental care, and behavioral health preventive and wellness services to people of all ages regardless of their financial or insurance status or the ability to pay in Beaufort, Martin, and Washington counties.

We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our dedicated team of caring and experienced professionals. This is an outstanding opportunity to join our well-established non-profit organization. Dependable schedule allows for work-life balance. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, disability, life, 401K and malpractice covered under federal torque claim act (FTCA).

Must be able to work well independently. Our centers are National Health Service Corps approved sites and therefore the candidate may qualify for the NHSC loan repayment program.

Job Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Summary: Provide advanced medical care for patients with psychiatric disorders. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in this population. Prescribe medications for patients having psychiatric-mental health problems and those likely to have them. Credentialed as a DATA 2000 waiver provider to treat patients with Substance Use Disorders (i.e., buprenorphine prescriber).

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Monitor patients’ medication usage and results.

Document patients’ medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.

Diagnose psychiatric disorders, mental health conditions, and substance use disorders.

Assess patients’ mental and physical status based on the presenting symptoms and complaints.

Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans.

Conform to the federal opioid treatment standards set forth under (Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 (DATA 2000).

Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, and medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.

Order perform drug abuse testing and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patient’s condition.

Ensure that a patient assessment, treatment plan, patient education, informed consent, treatment agreement, induction, stabilization, and follow-up.

Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports and examination results.

Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.

Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.

Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.

Coordinate work with substance abuse counselors, nurses, medical assistants, social workers, case managers, pharmacists, behavioral health specialist, and other health care providers.

Maintain records for controlled substances prescribed and dispensed to patient for maintenance or detoxification treatment according to (21 CFR Section 1304.03).

Responsible for keeping track of the number of patients who are currently being prescribed buprenorphine.

Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards (e.g., Quality Improvement) or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.

Participate in educational programs and trainings to promote professional growth and development.

Benefit Conditions:

Only full-time employees eligible

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

Stable — traditional, stable, strong processes
People-oriented — supportive and fairness-focused
Team-oriented — cooperative and collaborative

Completed license needed:

Upon starting work

Qualifications:

PRN:

This Job Is:

A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

Work Remotely:

A combination of face to face and remote patient.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Autonomous/Independent — enjoys working with little direction

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits Include:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Addiction Medicine
Primary Care

Work Location: In person

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