Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health Consult Liaison
US-AR-LITTLE ROCK
commonspirit_providers
Req #: 414872
Type: Day
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Overview: CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our employee well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: Free Premium Membership to our Care@Work program to help employees with child care, pet care, senior caregivers, housekeepers & more. Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Programs Responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Consult Liaison Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides expert psychiatric consultation and liaison services. The NP will conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, develop treatment recommendations, and collaborate with medical teams to integrate behavioral health care into the overall treatment plan for patients with co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions. Responsibilities: * * Provide timely psychiatric consultations for patients referred by medical teams, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations. * Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement integrated treatment plans. * Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring for efficacy and side effects. * Offer brief therapeutic interventions and psychoeducation to patients and families. * Assess and manage patients experiencing psychiatric crises, including suicide risk and agitation. * Serve as a resource for medical staff on behavioral health issues, providing education and support. * Document all patient encounters and interventions accurately and efficiently. Qualifications: * Minimum Qualifications: * Current RNP and/or APN licensure in Arkansas. * Eligibility for a Medicare provider number and DEA registration. * Master's Degree in Nursing
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