• Provides psychiatric services to enrolled individuals in intensive treatment, as well as outpatient services.
• Services can be provided in person or by telepsychiatry interview.
• Evaluate consumers potentially in need of psychotropic medication.
• Prescribe, monitor, and evaluate the results of medication prescribed to consumers.
• Educate consumers on the benefits and risks of all medications prescribed.
• Order and evaluate laboratory tests as indicated for appropriate medical and psychiatric care.

• Works in conjunction with crisis services in directing the care needs of consumers receiving crisis stabilization services.
• Evaluate consumers potentially in need of psychotropic medication.
• Prescribe, monitor, and evaluate the results of medication prescribed to consumers.
• Educate consumers on the benefits and risks of all medications prescribed.
• Order and evaluate laboratory tests as indicated for appropriate medical and psychiatric care.
• Accurately document the services provided in the approved electronic health record.

• Consult with Catholic Charities clinical staff as needed.
• Coordinate and/or consult with outside physicians for psychiatric or medical management of a client under Catholic Charities care.
• Ensure the accuracy of psychiatric diagnoses and assessments conducted by Mental Health staff.
• Provide expertise and clinical leadership in the development of treatment and discharge planning for consumers served.
• Oversee quality and suitability of treatment and discharge planning for consumers.
• Provide education and training to clinical staff regarding diagnosis, treatment planning, use and abuse of medications, health maintenance, and related clinical issues.

• Follow front office and departmental procedures established for effective program management.
• Follow agency infection control policies and procedures.
• Provide services and maintain records to meet BHO requirements, level of care standards, and agency guidelines.
• Maintain productivity (direct client contact) at 70 % to department standard.
• Meet regularly with provider-specific staff regarding systemic issues impacting patient care.
• Participate in team building and coordination to improve program operations and quality of service delivery.

• Complete and submit progress notes and provider-specific in a timely fashion using the agency's EHR.
• Maintain the security of CareLogic or other EHR system(s).
• Ensure medication consent is documented and current.
• Provide legal documentation as required.

• Complete training and licensing requirements in accordance with the professional standards of the discipline.
• Submit licenses and insurance information within 10 days of renewal.
• Completes paperwork or online applications to assist with credentialing for third-party payers.

• ARNP, MD, or DO required with Psychiatric Board Certification.

• Minimum 5 years experience with direct patient care in psychiatric services.

• Electronic Medical Records use documentation skills (EMR).
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide service in a culturally competent manner.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner within the community.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.

• Current licensure without any restrictions in the State of Washington.
• Valid Washington State driver's license and required agency minimum liability insurance.

• Being cleared by a criminal background check and fingerprinting when required.

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington provides help and creates hope for thousands of people each year regardless of religious, social, or economic backgrounds. Though serving the outreach efforts of the Diocese of Yakima, Catholic Charities is a separate 501(c)3 charitable organization, funded in part by the State of Washington, federal contracts, the United Way, fees for service, grants, foundations, and charitable contributions. While rooted in a Catholic tradition that shapes its core mission of service to all, staff do not need to be Catholic to work for Catholic Charities. We serve all in the community, regardless of faith, race, gender, social class, or economic status. With office locations in Yakima, Wenatchee, Richland, Moses Lake, and Sunnyside, as well as our multi-family housing sites across Central Washington, we serve nearly 50,000 people annually. The agency remains a testimony to its ongoing mission of “Bringing Hope to Life.”