Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), where you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive mental health services to diverse patient populations. This energetic and impactful position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, utilizing advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions across outpatient and inpatient settings. You will be empowered to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives by providing compassionate care, medication management, and innovative treatment approaches.

Duties

• Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments, including patient history, mental status examinations, and physiological evaluations to inform diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes while monitoring for side effects and adherence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that incorporate psychotherapy, medication management, and patient education.
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic and eClinicalWorks to document clinical encounters accurately and efficiently.
• Engage in telehealth consultations to expand access to mental health services for remote or underserved populations.
• Provide crisis intervention and triage for patients experiencing acute psychiatric episodes or emergencies.
• Participate in clinical research initiatives related to psychopharmacology, behavioral health interventions, or innovative treatment modalities like botulinum toxin treatment for certain conditions.

Experience

• Valid certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with current state licensure.
• Demonstrated experience in behavioral health settings, including outpatient clinics, hospitals, or inpatient psychiatric units.
• Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth for documentation and patient management.
• Experience working with diverse populations including children, geriatrics, individuals with developmental disabilities, or those in assisted living or nursing home environments.
• Knowledge of pharmacological treatments including psychopharmacology principles and medication administration protocols.
• Familiarity with crisis triage procedures, acute pain management, and emergency psychiatric interventions.
• Background in clinical research or specialized areas such as hospice & palliative medicine, memory care, or trauma center experience is highly valued. Join us to advance your career in a vibrant setting that values your expertise! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing education and collaborative practice environments while ensuring you have the resources needed to deliver exceptional patient care.

Pay: $80.00 - $100.00 per hour

Work Location: In person