Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Contract)

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

Casa de los Niños is one of the most established and well respected non-profit organizations in Tucson. We have been helping kids and healing families since 1973. Our services include parent education classes, Foster Care, Parents As Teachers, Behavioral Health, and Nurse-Family Partnership Program!

Job Summary

This will be a Contract Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides medical and psychiatric services to children, youth, and families enrolled in the behavioral health program. Additionally, the NP ensures the administration and delivery of high-quality, medically appropriate, and evidence-based care. The NP must collaborate effectively as a team member with both administration and professionals from other disciplines.

• This is a Part Time Contactor Position who will average 10-12 hours per week

Essential Duties

• Works with the regional health plans, medical staff, and Casa de los Niños Medical Director to ensure administration and delivery of high quality, medically appropriate care.
• Utilizes the Casa de los Niños EHR system and e-prescribing platform.
• Maintains psychiatric oversight in emergency services and acute care services (admission and discharge decisions, level of care determinations, and direct supervision of care).
• Ensures psychiatric coordination of care in outpatient and residential services through leadership and participation in regular interdisciplinary team case reviews.
• Coordinates with other medical providers, specifically primary-care physicians, to provide high quality health care and delivery of services.
• Maintains direct involvement in the quality management and utilization management processes, adapting to changes in process and procedures as necessary.
• Supports and coordinates with the Casa de los Niños Medical Coordinator in the administration of scheduling psychiatric appointments and managing medication needs, including prescribing and refilling prescriptions as needed.
• Participates in the peer review process.

• Valid Nurse Practitioner license required.
• Completion of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry training and meets requirements within their professional Board guidelines.
• Experience conducting evaluation, assessment, and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder a preferred.
• Must be able to provide a clean 5 year driving record.
• Must be able to meet training and organization requirements for the position.
• Must foster an environment that is solution-focused, dedicated, and compassionate to support the organization's mission, values, and strategic direction.
• Must exhibit a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, values diverse perspectives and encourages contributions by all team members.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver license and be insurable under the organization's automobile policy.
• Must be able to qualify for and maintain a valid Arizona department of public safety level one fingerprint clearance card.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.

Our Mission

Casa de los Niños promotes child well-being and family stability in our community. We place top priority on hiring and growing a team of knowledgeable, passionate, creative, and diverse individuals who have a strong desire to empower children and families within our community. More information about us and our current job openings is available at Casa de los Niños is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, gender identity, gender(sex), sexual orientation, or familial status.