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JOIN MUNSON HEALTHCARE’S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TEAM! Full-time | GENERAL SUMMARY We are seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide assessment, treatment planning, psychiatric services, and care coordination for patients seen in inpatient settings. This psychiatric APP works in partnership with psychiatrist on a general adult inpatient psychiatric unit with a full complement of psychiatric nurses, clinical therapists/case managers and behavioral health technicians. Shifts are 7 days on and 7 days off. As a physician-dependent practitioner, work in collaboration with the Psychiatrists. Receives clinical direction from the Substance Use Disorder Medical Director, Psychiatrists, and Psychiatry Department Chief. Reports to the Manager of the assigned outpatient department. Reports to and works under the clinical supervision of a psychiatrist. Accountable to the Medical Director and System Director of Behavioral Health and the Department of Psychiatry Chair. Works collaboratively with physicians and all members of the patient care team. Prescriptive authority granted by specific specialty under the Michigan Board of Healthcare Professional licensing and DEA regulations. STANDARD OF CAREManage chronic conditions and acute episodic illnesses and minor injuries, using best practices, i.e., evidence-based practice.Obtain relevant health and medical histories from patients and/or caregivers.Perform physical exams appropriate for age and history.Identify medical and health risks and needs.Order, conduct and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests.Formulate the appropriate plan of care based on history, physical exam, clinical findings, and any diagnostic findings.Develop care plans and communicate plans to patient, their care giver, or family.Perform procedures within the scope of expertise (e.g., I&Ds, suturing wound closure, etc.)Identify non-pharmacologic interventions and prescribe non-pharmacologic therapies; identify pharmacologic interventions and prescribe pharmacologic therapies.Provide relevant patient education.Make appropriate referrals to physicians and other health professionals and community agencies.Participate in quality improvement review on a periodic basis, including systematic review of records and treatment plans, helps disseminate findings and implement plans for improvement.Serve as an educational resource for ancillary staff.Complete and maintain written electronic records in a timely fashion and in compliance with MHC standards.STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS Education / Training: Physician Assistant: A Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA (Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistants) accredited institution or PA Certificate Program. Certification as a Physician Assistant by the AAPA (American Academy of Physician Assistants) Licensure as a Physician Assistant by the State of MichiganNurse Practitioner: Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan Certified as Family Nurse Practitioner with the American Nurses AssociationWork Experience: Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in Behavioral Health preferred.Certification, Licensure, Registration: Board eligible/certified to practice in the State of Michigan.Current BCLS certification required.NPs: Psychiatric Mental Health Certification (PMHNP)PAs: Psychiatric practice certificationCandidate must apply for and be granted appropriate clinical privileges through MMC’s normal credentialing processes before rendering services.ESSENTIAL DUTIES Supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of Munson Healthcare.Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.Promotes personal and patient safety.Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.Acknowledge safety is self-responsibility. Knows physical requirements of the job and works within those guidelines. Always performs job duties safely, utilizing learned body mechanics and transferring/lifting techniques. Plans actions to promote safety. Reports any unsafe situation/equipment according to hospital procedure.Works in conjunction with their physicians in providing a full spectrum of primary care services to their assigned patients. The primary responsibility is to promote and maintain health in all age populations; and to prevent disease and illness exacerbation. Maintains visibility within the community as a primary health care provider. Serves as a role model to clinic staff, faculty, and the community at large.Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.BENEFITSMunson Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals. Competitive compensation and full benefits 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Health, Dental insurance Malpractice insurance Paid time off ABOUT THE MUNSON PHYSICIAN NETWORK Physicians & Advance Practice Providers Employed by or under a Professional Services Agreement with an MHC entity. NOTE: Does not include independent members of the medical staff 550+ Physicians and Advance Practice Providers>65 Practice SitesPrimary and Specialty CareInpatient and Ambulatory Care$120M Net Revenue AnnuallyArea of Continued Strategic Growth for MHCABOUT MUNSON HEALTHCARE Munson Healthcare is northern Michigan’s largest and leading healthcare system. Based in northern Michigan, our team of medical experts, award-winning hospitals, and related organizations serve people in thirty counties. Munson Healthcare is comprised of regional referral center Munson Medical Center (Traverse City) and 7 community hospitals: Cadillac Hospital (Cadillac), Charlevoix Hospital (Charlevoix), Grayling Hospital (Grayling), Kalkaska Memorial Health Center (Kalkaska), Manistee Hospital (Manistee), Otsego Memorial Hospital (Gaylord), and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital (Frankfort). Across the system there are 694 licensed acute care beds and 212 licensed long-term care beds. Most of the region’s 540,000 residents can receive comprehensive quality care in or near their local community with access to sophisticated diagnostic technology such as 3D tomography, advanced cancer and heart treatments, and the latest robotic technology, stereotactic radiosurgery, and non-invasive surgical procedures. COMMUNITYAs a non-profit healthcare system, Munson Healthcare provides more than $60 million annually in: Community Education Free, discounted, and unreimbursed healthcare services Healthcare programs WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMunson Healthcare grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.