Communicare Health Centers (Texas)
San Antonio, TX, USA
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides quality, comprehensive out-patient behavioral health care services to the Center’s patients consulting with supervising physician and abiding by appropriate clinical protocols; reports directly to the Lead Psychiatrist regarding clinical issues and activities related to the delivery of Behavioral Health care. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers patients; prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed Behavioral Health conditions consulting with supervising physician. Provides evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment to patients while assuring that a comprehensive service plan is developed. This comprehensive plan will include both brief and long-term therapy. 2. Responsible functioning at or above the 100 percentile in productivity and providing excellent clinical outcomes based on their patient’s panel. Ensure adequate clinician coverage within the...