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 services across diverse patient populations. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, utilizing your advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions. You will be empowered to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives through evidence-based interventions, medication management, and patient education. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and are passionate about mental health advocacy, this role is your next exciting career step!

Duties

• Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments, including patient history, mental status exams, and physiological evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans incorporating psychopharmacology, therapy, and lifestyle modifications.
• Manage medication administration and monitor patient responses, adjusting treatments as necessary to optimize outcomes.
• Provide crisis intervention and acute care management for patients experiencing psychiatric emergencies or behavioral health crises.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, discharge planning, and case management for diverse populations including geriatrics, pediatrics, and individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Document all patient interactions accurately within electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or eClinicalWorks, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Engage in telehealth consultations to extend mental health services remotely, expanding access to care for underserved communities.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with valid state licensure.
• Proven experience in behavioral health settings, including emergency room experience or working within a Level I Trauma Center preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Cerner or Athenahealth for accurate medical documentation.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology principles and medication management strategies.
• Strong clinical assessment skills with expertise in diagnosing mental health disorders using ICD-10 coding standards.
• Experience working with diverse populations including children, seniors, hospice & palliative care patients, and those with complex medical needs such as dialysis or ventilator-dependent patients.
• Ability to perform physical examinations and procedures like venipuncture, suturing, IV infusion, and sterile processing techniques when necessary.
• Excellent communication skills for patient education, family engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Join us in transforming mental health care through compassionate service and innovative practices! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the resources needed to excel in this vital role.

Pay: $250,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person