Advanced Practice Provider - Crisis PT
MSCCN - Detroit, MI
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Advanced Practice Provider (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)Crisis Center - Part TimeUnder the general supervision of the Medical Director of Crisis Services, the Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants) will perform clinical duties and activities as directed, covering the continuum of intensive crisis stabilization services (ICSS) including Crisis Stabilization Unit, Behavioral Health Urgent Care, and Mobile Crisis Services.u00a0PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:u00b7 Provides direct clinical/patient care duties and responsibilities as required, including psychiatric evaluation, re-evaluation, disposition, coordination of medical services with nurse on duty, medication orders/prescribing, monitoring patients, etc.u00b7 Incorporates Evidenced Based Best Practice Standards into service delivery.u00b7 Provides care compliant with licensing regulations and accreditation standards.u00b7 Determines medical necessity.u00b7 Researches medical topics such as psychotropic medication, psychiatric evaluation, coordination of care, etc.u00b7 Supervises coordination of care activities.u00b7 Directs discharge planning.u00b7 Completes clinical documentation as required.u00b7 Provides supervision and direction to the mobile crisis team.u00b7 Reviews Eligibility assessments for members contacting the Crisis Care Center.u00b7 Completes required trainings.u00b7 Teaches NP/PA students and other Advanced Practice Providers, as appropriate.u00b7 Participates in clinical and administrative meetings.u00b7 Participates in Quality Assurance reviews.u00b7 Collaborates and discusses cases with psychiatrist.u00b7 Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to continuously improve productivity, efficiency, recovery outcomes, and medical care.u00b7 Handles work responsibilities and challenges with honest and ethical behavior.u00b7 Ensures appropriate responses to all medical emergencies.u00b7 Provides clinical coverage and consultation on any urgent clinical issue that may arise between the time that members contact the Crisis Care Center and/or Mobile Crisis Teams and until they are seen by our Clinically Responsible Service Providers.u00b7 Attends shift handover meetings.u00b7 Understands and adheres to DWIHN compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.u00b7 Maintains patient confidentiality per federal guidelines and DWIHN policy and procedures.u00b7 Identifies and timely reports any health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, and property damage at the workplace.u00b7 Performs any additional duties as assigned by the Medical Director.u00a0REQUIRED EDUCATION:u00b7 A Master's Degree (MSN) in Psychiatric-Mental Health (PMH) Nursing or other MSN with additional coursework for eligibility for PMH Board CertificationORu00b7 A Bachelor's Degree, completion of an AMA-approved Physician Assistant program, licensure as a Physician AssistantREQUIRED LICENSES:u00b7 A Valid State of Michigan clinical licensure.o Licensure as a Physician Assistant. Continuing certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants. Oro Licensure as a Registered Nurse and certified from MI State Board of Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner and ANA/ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).u00b7 A valid State of Michigan Driver's License with a safe and acceptable driving record.SPECIAL CONDITIONS:u00b7 Required DEA, License and BLS certification.u00b7 A Nursing Competency Checklist must be completed as part of the new hire onboarding process.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:u00b7 Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience.u00b7 Minimum one (1) years
Created: 2026-02-05