Adv. RN Practitioner

Lifeline Connections is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and/or mental health conditions. Our Vision - As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole-person care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, foster enduring relationships, and empower our communities to truly thrive. Our Mission - Through superior customer service, high quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions. 800x600 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;} MAJOR DUTIES: This position is responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments; assessing physical health needs; making appropriate referrals to community physicians; and providing management and administration of medication. In fulfilling these duties, the incumbent performs the following duties: 1. Provide service coordination for clients including participation with the individual treatment teams (ITT); 2. Participate in and conduct parts of the client-centered comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history (e.g., onset, course and effect of illness, past treatment and responses, and risk behaviors), mental status, and diagnosis; physical health and dental health; use of drugs or alcohol; education and employment; social development and functioning; activities of daily living (e.g., self-care, living situation, nutrition, money management); and family structure and relationships; 4. Document client progress in a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures; 5. Participate in staff meetings and treatment planning review meetings; 6. Take the lead role or participate in providing medication administration and medical services; 7. Organize and manage the system of getting medication to clients and integrating medication administration into clients’ individual treatment plans; 8. Manage pharmaceuticals and medical supplies; 9. Coordinate, schedule, and administer medical assessments of client physical health, making appropriate referrals to community physicians for further assessment and treatment, and coordinate psychiatric treatment with medical treatment; 10. Provide ongoing assessment of clients’ mental illness symptoms and clients’ response to…