CRNP

Carastar Health; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 136,946; Full time

Job summary

Carastar Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric/mental health services under written protocols and in collaboration with the Medical Director. The role includes assessments, prescribing under approved protocols, monitoring symptoms, and coordinating care across Carastar facilities.

The ideal candidate holds an Alabama CRNP license, a Master’s in psychiatric nursing, and drives to multiple Carastar locations as needed. Competitive salary range is offered in Alabama.

Qualifications

• Provide medical assessment and treatment under written protocols.
• Prescribe medication with protocols per licensure.
• Monitor psychiatric symptoms and medication side effects.
• Collaborate with supervising physician per signed protocol.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical assessment and treatment to consumers of Carastar Health Services.
• Monitor psychiatric symptoms and side effects of medication.
• Provide and coordinate crisis services when needed.
• Collaborate with supervising physician and follow state boards' protocols.
• Maintain documentation per Carastar Health policies.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Crisis intervention

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing

CRNP license in Alabama

Job description

Job Description

Title

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Classification

Mental Health Professional V

Salary Range

$90,000- $136,946

Supervisor

Medical Director/Clinical Director

Definition

This position is responsible for providing medical assessment and treatment to consumers of Carastar Health Services.

Description of Duties

• Responsible for providing services, including the prescription of medication with written protocols, consistent with level of licensure and qualifications. Consults and/or refers to the physician as indicated.
• Monitor clients for psychiatric symptoms as well as side effects of medication.
• Provide psychiatric and physical assessment, history-taking and differential diagnosis as indicated.
• Provide and/or coordinate individual patient crisis services when symptoms arise, as well as management of chronic problems.
• Provide prevention-oriented patient education and care as indicated.
• Provide other services within scope of training and license as assigned.
• Collaborate with supervising physician in accordance with the signed protocol and formulary.
• Follow protocols and formularies established by the Alabama Board of Nursing and Medical Board.
• Maintain documentation of clinical services in accordance with Carastar Health’s policies and procedures, and complete all forms and paperwork required by Carastar.
• May provide clinical and administrative supervision to other clinical staff.
• Assist with In-Service Training as needed.
• Approve treatment plans and case plans of assigned clients.
• Make rounds on Inpatient units as needed or assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, consumers, family members and other community agencies.
• Willingness to provide services in all Carastar facilities and other locations as deemed appropriate.
• Knowledge of evaluation and treatment of psychiatric disorders.
• Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and intervention common to acute psychotic consumers, as well as to non-violent crisis intervention practice.
• Knowledge of cultural diversity.
• Willingness to review and approve the work of other Carastar staff, as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing.
• Hold current Alabama License to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with collaborative physician and prescriptive authority.
• Must hold a driver’s license valid in Alabama and maintain a driving record that is acceptable to Carastar’s insurance carrier. Must maintain liability coverage on personal vehicles.
• Must hold and maintain a current Red Cross First Aid and CPR certificate and CPI Certification.