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 assess, diagnose, and treat individuals experiencing a wide range of psychiatric conditions, utilizing advanced clinical skills and evidence-based practices. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote mental wellness, ensure patient safety, and support recovery in both inpatient and outpatient settings. We are committed to empowering our practitioners with cutting-edge technology and a supportive environment that fosters professional growth.

Responsibilities

• 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 Ketamine as needed
• Prescribe medications responsibly while monitoring for efficacy and adverse effects, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and medication management protocols.
• Provide crisis intervention, triage, and acute care management for patients experiencing psychiatric emergencies or behavioral health crises.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
• Document all patient interactions accurately within EMR systems like Therapymate, maintaining detailed medical records in accordance with NCQA standards.
• Engage in telehealth services to extend mental health support across various settings,

Requirements

• Valid certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with current state licensure.
• Proven experience in behavioral health settings with familiarity in clinical research, hospital medicine, or emergency medicine environments.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pharmacology (including psychopharmacology), and diagnostic evaluation techniques.
• Experience working with diverse populations such as children, geriatrics, individuals with developmental disabilities or dementia care needs.
• Experience providing Ketamine treatment
• Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems like Cerner or Athenahealth; familiarity with CPT coding and ICD coding is highly desirable.
• Ability to perform physical examinations, medication administration, venipuncture, IV infusion procedures, and sterile processing techniques when required.
• Excellent communication skills for patient education, health coaching, discharge planning, and case management activities. Join us in making a meaningful difference by providing compassionate mental health care through innovative practices and collaborative teamwork!

Pay: $85.00 - $110.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person