MyCHN is a nonprofit organization providing Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, and Pharmacy services to communities in the South Houston and Gulf Coast area. We were founded in 2008 with one provider, three exam rooms and a big dream. Today, we have over 100 providers and more than 15 locations. MyCHN’s mission is to “provide quality care that uplifts, supports, and shapes healthy communities while addressing financial and social barriers”.

Job Summary:

Whole Person Care as a dual Psychiatric Mental Health-Family Nurse Practitioner allows one to use an essential body of knowledge and skillset to address various common health problems, across health settings, in this person-centered optimal use of diverse healthcare resources to deliver the physical, behavioral, emotional, and social services required to improve care coordination, well-being, and health outcomes. Integrated care for persons with chronic illnesses and moderate to serious mental illnesses acknowledges the interconnectedness of physical and mental health and aims to improve their overall health and well-being by providing comprehensive, coordinated, and patient-centered care. The care recognizes that treating these conditions in isolation might not yield optimal outcomes and that a holistic approach is essential for better health outcomes and improved quality of life.

A Psychiatric Mental Health-Family Nurse Practitioner treats illness and partners with patients to help them achieve their own mental health and wellness goals. The practitioner is an essential member of the primary care team for patients with complex mental health and chronic care needs that becomes crucial to the comprehensive treatment of individuals. Mental health and substance use disorders are among the most common disabling health problems worldwide and contribute to the presenting complaints in a high proportion of care visits. The complex physical and mental health needs of persons with serious mental illness and substance use disorders are well recognized, with most patients with psychiatric-mental health and substance use disorders experiencing comorbid medical illness. It is also vital development that effectively manages coexisting physical and mental health disorders to meet the growing needs of the population practicing in the community context.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Focus on the integration of behavioral healthcare methods in primary care settings
• Manage complex health problems with evidence-based, person and family-centered care focus on complex health Integrated care for people with chronic illnesses and moderate to serious mental illnesses refers to a comprehensive and coordinated approach to healthcare that addresses both their physical health needs and mental health needs in a holistic manner
• Practice and collaborative approach using integrated care involving collaboration among healthcare professionals from various disciplines, such as primary care physicians, mental health specialists, nurses, enabling specialists, and therapists
• Conduct a person-centered assessment through an approach that considers physical, cultural, social, environmental, spiritual, health, mental health conditions and strengths of the individual
• Coordinate integrated care to ensure communication and coordination among different healthcare providers is seamless
• Encourage Shared Decision-Making for individuals to actively participate in their care planning process
• Plan and develop treatment plans with a focus on addressing both chronic physical illness and mental health condition
• Conduct screening and early intervention with regular screenings conducted to identify any changes or developments in the
• individual's physical and mental health status
• Provide education and support patients and their families to better understand the relationship between physical and mental health
• Aim to provide access to services including medical care, psychotherapy, medication management, and social services
• Follow-up and monitor regular appointments to track progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and address any emerging
• issues promptly

Required Skills/Abilities:

• A consumer advocate for quality health care and services
• Ability to relate to people of all socioeconomic levels
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents
• Strong team player with a focus on collaboration

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• None

Required Education and Experience:

• Credentials in both Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse with recognition as Advanced Practice Nurse
• Master of Science in Nursing
• Certification in area of practice or eligibility for certification
• ACLS certification desirable

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience in the healthcare fields (primary or acute care)
• Experience working with non-profit organizations

Supervision Responsibilities:

• None

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally required to sit
• Frequently required to talk and stand
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific frequently vision abilities required by this job include:
• Close vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, and Ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

• BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE LEVEL: 1 (HIGH)
• Noise Level: Moderate

Benefits:

• Health Insurance with the employee monthly premium paid 100% by MyCHN
• Dental Insurance with the employee monthly premium paid 100% by MyCHN
• 401 (k) with up to 4% company matching
• Paid Time Off accrues 128 hours the first year. The amount accrued increases as years of service increases.
• Sick Time of 40 hours per year
• Personal Time/Birthday of 8 hours per year
• $15,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage paid by MyCHN
• Continuing Education Stipend of $1,500/year·        
• Continuing Education of 40 hours
• Conference Training hours
• Referral Bonus
• Flexible schedules
• High opportunity for growth
• Other benefits offered: Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, etc.