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 rewarding position offers the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, utilize advanced clinical skills, and make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. We are seeking a motivated professional with a passion for mental health care, eager to provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment in various clinical settings.

Duties

• Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments, including patient history, mental status examinations, and diagnostic evaluations using ICD-10 coding standards.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans incorporating psychopharmacology, therapy, and other modalities such as Botulinum toxin treatment when appropriate.
• Prescribe medications and monitor patient responses, ensuring safe and effective medication management aligned with HIPAA regulations.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare providers to coordinate holistic patient care across outpatient, inpatient, or telehealth platforms.
• Provide crisis intervention and triage services for acute behavioral health episodes within emergency room or urgent care settings.
• Document all patient interactions accurately within EMR systems like Epic or eClinicalWorks, maintaining compliance with medical documentation standards.
• Educate patients and families on mental health conditions, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote recovery and well-being.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with valid state licensure.
• Proven experience in behavioral health settings, including hospital medicine, emergency medicine, or outpatient clinics.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth for efficient documentation and patient management.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology principles and experience prescribing medications using CPT coding standards.
• Strong assessment skills in diverse populations including pediatrics (working with children), geriatrics (memory care), or individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to perform physical examinations, vital signs assessment, and clinical research when applicable.
• Excellent communication skills for patient education, case management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Join us in providing exceptional mental health care that transforms lives! This paid position offers a vibrant work environment where your expertise directly impacts community wellness through innovative treatment approaches and compassionate service delivery.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $145,904.69 - $175,713.17 per year

Work Location: Remote