Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

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 care to diverse patient populations. This energetic position offers the opportunity to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals experiencing mental health conditions across various settings, including outpatient clinics, inpatient units, and telehealth platforms. Your expertise will help improve patient outcomes through compassionate, evidence-based interventions and collaborative care. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that values your professional growth and dedication to mental health excellence.

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 modalities, and lifestyle modifications.
• Prescribe and monitor medications such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and botulinum toxin treatments when appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention and acute care management for patients experiencing psychiatric emergencies or severe behavioral health episodes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for patients in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or outpatient clinics.
• Utilize EMR systems like Epic or eClinicalWorks to document patient encounters accurately while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
• Engage in telehealth services to expand access to mental health care across geographic locations and diverse populations.
• Participate in clinical research initiatives related to behavioral health, neuropsychiatric disorders, or innovative treatment approaches such as dermal fillers or esthetic laser treatments when applicable.

Skills

• Proven experience with EMR/EHR systems .
• Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology principles and medication administration protocols.
• Familiarity with ICD-9/10 coding for accurate diagnosis documentation and billing processes.
• Ability to perform comprehensive physical examinations and vital signs assessment in psychiatric settings.
• Skilled in patient assessment techniques including mental status exams, physiological evaluations, and risk assessments.
• Experience working with diverse populations including children, geriatrics, individuals with developmental disabilities or dementia care needs.
• Competent in crisis triage, acute pain management strategies, and behavioral health interventions within emergency room or inpatient environments.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and sterile techniques relevant to medication injections such as dermal fillers or botulinum toxin treatments.
• Excellent communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration and patient education on topics like family planning or discharge planning. Join us in making a meaningful difference by providing exceptional psychiatric care that empowers patients on their journey toward mental wellness!

Pay: $100,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• PMHNP: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CA State Nurse Practitioner License / APRN License (Required)
• CA DEA License (Required)

Work Location: Remote