NURSE PRACTITIONER- PMHNP

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Nurse Practitioner specializing in Psychiatric-Mental Health (PMHNP) to join our dedicated healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for diverse patient populations. Your expertise will help improve patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions, medication management, and collaborative care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives across various settings, including outpatient clinics, inpatient units, and telehealth platforms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments for patients of all ages, including children, adults, and seniors.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans utilizing psychotherapy, medication management, and other therapeutic modalities.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications while ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care across primary care providers, specialists, and support services.
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic and eClinicalWorks for accurate documentation of patient encounters and treatment progress.
• Engage in clinical research initiatives to stay current with emerging mental health treatments and contribute to evidence-based practice improvements.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and their families about mental health conditions, medications, lifestyle modifications, and coping strategies.

Experience

• Valid Nurse Practitioner license with certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• Proven experience in behavioral health or psychiatric settings with exposure to diverse populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, or individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Hands-on experience with telehealth platforms such as Telehealth systems or similar virtual care tools.
• Familiarity with medical office procedures, CPT coding for billing purposes, HIPAA regulations for patient privacy, and medical documentation standards.
• Critical care experience or hospital medicine background is highly desirable; experience working in emergency room settings or Level I/II trauma centers is a plus.
• Knowledge of pharmacology related to psychopharmacology treatments including antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and anxiolytics.
• Skills in performing physical examinations, vital signs assessment, medication administration injections, venipuncture (phlebotomy), sterile processing techniques, and basic life support (BLS). Join us if you are passionate about advancing mental health care through innovative approaches and compassionate patient engagement! We value energetic professionals eager to grow their expertise while making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person