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 position offers the opportunity to utilize advanced clinical skills, including psychopharmacology, behavioral health assessments, and crisis intervention, to improve patient outcomes. You will work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, providing compassionate care across outpatient and inpatient settings, including telehealth platforms. If you are passionate about mental health advocacy and eager to make a meaningful difference, this role is your next exciting career step!

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients across all age groups, including children, geriatrics, and individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, utilizing knowledge of psychopharmacology and medication administration protocols.
• Provide psychotherapy services, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), supportive counseling, and behavioral interventions.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, specialists, case managers, and social workers to coordinate holistic patient care.
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Cerner or eClinicalWorks to document assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes accurately.
• Engage in telehealth consultations to expand access to mental health services for underserved populations.
• Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions, medication management, and wellness strategies.

Qualifications

• Valid certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with current state licensure.
• NC state license and DEA.
• Demonstrated experience in behavioral health settings both inpatient and outpatient.
• Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems like Cerner and eclinical works for medical documentation and patient management.
• Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology, including medication administration and CPT coding for billing purposes.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Excellent communication skills combined with the ability to perform physical examinations and patient assessments confidently. Join us in transforming mental health care by providing innovative solutions rooted in compassion and clinical excellence! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing education opportunities and a collaborative work environment dedicated to your success.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Work Location: Remote