Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP (Credentialed through AHCCCS)

Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Psychiatric-Mental Health (PMHNP). In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive mental health care, assessment, and treatment to diverse patient populations across outpatient and inpatient settings. Your expertise will help improve patient outcomes through innovative, evidence-based practices and compassionate care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your skills directly impact individuals' mental well-being and overall quality of life. We are committed to fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages professional growth, collaboration, and excellence in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including patient history, mental status exams, and risk assessments to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage medications such as psychotropics, including botulinum toxin treatments for specific conditions, ensuring safe and effective use.
• Provide psychotherapy modalities tailored to patient needs, incorporating behavioral health strategies and crisis intervention when necessary.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, therapists, social workers, and case managers to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic or eClinicalWorks for accurate documentation of patient encounters, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, medication management, lifestyle modifications, and community resources.
• Participate in clinical research initiatives or quality improvement projects aimed at advancing psychiatric care standards.
• Perform procedures such as suturing or spinal taps when required within your scope of practice and training.
• Engage in telehealth consultations to extend mental health services remotely while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of ICD-10 coding standards for accurate billing and documentation purposes.

Experience

• Valid Nurse Practitioner license with certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations including children, geriatrics, individuals with developmental disabilities, or those in assisted living or nursing home settings.
• Prior clinical experience in acute care environments such as hospitals (Level I/II trauma centers), emergency rooms, ICU units, or behavioral health facilities.
• Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth for efficient documentation and patient management.
• Hands-on experience with medication management including psychotropics and botulinum toxin treatments; familiarity with CPT coding is preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care practices including trauma center protocols and hospice & palliative medicine principles.
• Skills in conducting physical examinations, vital signs assessment, medication administration via injections or IV infusion, and diagnostic evaluations such as sonography or laboratory specimen processing.
• Experience working within Workers’ Compensation law or occupational health programs is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy knowledge, physiology principles related to mental health conditions, and infection control protocols. Join us to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through expert psychiatric care delivered with compassion and innovation!

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person