Advanced Practice Provider

Employment Status: PRN (as needed), opportunity to move to part time or full time depending on caseload/needs

Pay type: Hourly, Non-exempt

Location: Dallas, TX locations

Must be able to work onsite as needed.

About CWG
Connections Wellness Group, a Blended Health company, is redefining mental health care through innovative intermediate services. Our mission is to expand access to outpatient behavioral health care services for adolescents and adults struggling with acute mental health challenges by providing a strong continuity of care that includes convenient, innovative and high-touch individual and group services. We have locations in Texas (greater Dallas-Fort Worth).

Job Summary:
Connections Wellness Group is seeking a compassionate and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP), either a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or a Psychiatric Physician Assistant (Psych PA) with relevant experience, to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to individuals in our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) settings. The APP will be responsible for conducting private practice duties, psychiatric evaluations, providing medication management, and co-facilitating group therapy sessions if needed. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to adults and adolescents experiencing a range of mental health conditions.

Responsibilities:

Psychiatric Evaluations:
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including gathering patient history, performing mental status exams, and formulating DSM diagnostic impressions.
Develop individualized treatment plans that integrate medication management and therapeutic interventions.
Order and interpret relevant laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies.

Medication Management:
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, including initial prescription, titration, monitoring for efficacy and side effects, and medication reconciliation.
Provide patient education regarding medication indications, dosages, potential side effects, and adherence strategies.
Collaborate with the treatment team regarding medication-related concerns and adjustments.
Document all medication-related activities accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record (EHR).

Group Therapy:
Co-facilitate a variety of therapeutic groups within the PHP and IOP settings, utilizing evidence-based modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT-informed, process groups).
Contribute to the development of group curriculum and activities.
Maintain a safe and therapeutic group environment.
Observe and document patient participation and progress within group sessions.
Collaborate with other group facilitators to ensure cohesive and effective group programming.

Collaboration and Communication:
Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, therapists (LPCs, LCSWs, LMFTs), case managers, and other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
Participate in treatment team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
Communicate effectively with patients, families (when appropriate and with consent), and external providers.
Provide consultation to other staff members regarding psychiatric issues.

Documentation and Compliance:
Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
Adhere to all ethical and legal standards of practice.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program evaluation activities.

Professional Development:
Maintain current knowledge of psychiatric best practices and relevant research.
Participate in continuing education and professional development activities to enhance clinical skills.
Maintain all required licenses and certifications.

Qualifications:

Education and Licensure (Choose One):
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP): Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and a current and unrestricted PMHNP license in the state of Texas. Board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Psychiatric Physician Assistant (Psych PA): Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with a focus or significant experience in psychiatry. Current and unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the state of Texas and current NCCPA certification.

Experience:
1+ years of experience providing psychiatric medication management.
Experience co-facilitating therapeutic groups is highly preferred.
Experience working in PHP and/or IOP settings is a plus.

Hours/Schedule: PRN, as needed, with opportunity to increase to part time or full time

Connections Wellness Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer

Applicants who have been patients of any program or provider at the facility are eligible for employment under the conditions outlined below: For private practice therapy and medication management, the applicant must have discontinued and/or transferred their treatment to a provider or providers outside of the facility. For PHP/IOP services, the applicant must have been discharged from the program at least 2 years prior to applying for employment.

This is a drug-free workplace. All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and be willing to submit to a national background check. If interested in this position, please apply with a complete resume and work history.