Psychiatric Care Specialist RN

MyMichigan Health; Sault Ste. Marie (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MyMichigan Health in Sault Ste. Marie is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Coordinator to oversee patient care within the Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program. This position involves developing therapeutic relationships, providing assessment and education, and leading multidisciplinary treatment efforts.

The ideal candidate should possess an Associate's degree in nursing, relevant certifications, and at least one year of psychiatric nursing experience. A positive, collaborative demeanor is essential for success in this impactful role.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with at least one year of psychiatric nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 1 month of hire.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Serve as care coordinator for the Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program.
• Facilitate patient therapy through collaboration and education.
• Implement patient treatment processes with accurate documentation.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Documentation and assessment

Education and training

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

BSN or MSN preferred

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Therapeutic relationship techniques

Job description

Overview

The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to serving as care coordinator for patients in the Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program, establishing a therapeutic relationship with all patients, facilitating the maintenance of a therapeutic environment through general knowledge of patients therapy plans and reinforcement of desired behaviors; providing nursing care, assessment, support and education to patients in the program; participating in delivery of educational services to patients and their families and/or significant others; performing admission and discharge functions; collaborating with the psychiatric interdisciplinary team to facilitate utilization management; and providing pertinent clinical data to outside agencies as needed to assure compliance.

Responsibilities

• (30%) Demonstrates effective professionalism and communication, a positive manner towards others, promotes cohesiveness and support among program and department staff, performs multiple tasks concurrently without compromising accuracy, prioritizes patient needs, demonstrates good interpersonal skills and initiative, works as a team, performs program marketing duties, follows through on action plans, and performs other duties as assigned.
• (30%) Implements the patient treatment process through evidence based practice and accurate documentation, participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of patient treatment programs, assists with screening of persons referred to the program, performs intake assessments for all patient admissions, provides education related to patient specific psychotropic medications, accurately documents bio‑psycho‑social assessments, progress notes, interdisciplinary review summary, discharge summary and treatment planning, conducts educational sessions for patients, family members and significant others, responds appropriately to patient conditions utilizing critical thinking skills, coordinates medical issues with patients’ primary care physicians, reviews medications weekly, notes physician orders, charts observations in a legible and timely format, ensures all discharge forms are completed appropriately, assists patients with paperwork, and ensures chart completeness and proper submission.
• (20%) Coordinates UR activities with the supervisor to maximize reimbursement for patients, is familiar with CMH contracts and procedures, places calls or submits electronically to third‑party payers for authorizations and continued stay reviews, documents all contacts and their status.
• (20%) Leadership responsibilities: participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and provides essential information, supports the program supervisor and therapists, and participates in training activities as needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews denials of coverage to assess documentation support for appeals.
• Assists supervisor in writing appeals and submitting information to payers as needed.
• Educates casual staff regarding documentation and facilitates compliance.
• Collaborates with psychiatrist regarding discharge criteria or length of stay; prepares patients for discharge.
• Works with therapist and outside agencies for follow‑up care concerns.
• Assists program supervisor with quality assurance/quality monitoring.
• Attends coordination of care meetings and weekly team meetings.
• Coordinates medical issues with patients’ primary care physicians.
• Provides educational groups related to medication and healthy living; promotes sleep, diet, and stress management.
• Participates in marketing program as time permits; assists with staffing marketing booth at fairs, seminars, etc.
• Answers public inquiries about the program.
• Complies with MyMichigan Health policies and procedures and all employment, safety, program provision and operations related policies.
• Familiar with Michigan Mental Health Code related to recipient rights, confidentiality, abuse, neglect, and duty to warn.
• Demonstrates competency in Microsoft Windows and other technology.
• May be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Certifications and Licensures

• BLS: Basic Life Support – required within 1 month of hire or transfer.
• CPI: Crisis Prevention Intervention – required within 3 months of hire or transfer and annually.
• RN: Registered Nurse.
• BSN preferred. At least one year of psychiatric nursing experience.
• RECIPIENT: Recipient Rights – required within 1 month of hire or transfer and annually.
• TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Management – required within 6 months of hire or transfer.
• FINGERPRINT: Fingerprinting.
• ICHAT: iChat – annually on hire date.
• Required education: Associate’s degree is required; BSN/MSN preferred.

Physical/Mental Requirements and Typical Working Conditions

Exposure to stressful situations, public contact, trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex or appropriate substitutes. Must move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and perform job functions as outlined. Vision and hearing are necessary, with or without assistive devices. Frequently required to sit, stand or walk for long periods, with frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Some exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other infectious material; must follow bloodborne pathogen and TB testing requirements. Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, maintain regular attendance and remain alert. Dexterity required. Physical demand level: Light – occasional lift or carry of 11–20 lbs; frequent lift of 10 lbs or less; walk/stand, push/pull of arm or leg controls.