Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate SPANISH SPEAKING Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary mental health team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management for diverse patient populations. Your expertise will help improve mental health outcomes and enhance quality of life for individuals across various settings. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize advanced clinical skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment dedicated to innovative patient-centered care.

Duties

• Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments, including patient history, mental status examinations, and diagnostic evaluations using clinical research methods and medical terminology.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans incorporating psychopharmacology, behavioral health strategies, and evidence-based interventions.
• Administer medications such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, and botulinum toxin treatments when appropriate, ensuring proper injection administration and sterile processing protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and discharge planning for inpatient, outpatient, or assisted living patients.
• Manage urgent triage situations, perform physical examinations when necessary, and monitor vital signs to ensure patient safety during acute pain management or hospital medicine procedures.
• Document all patient interactions accurately within electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic or eClinicalWorks while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
• Provide health coaching and education to patients and families about mental health conditions, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.

Experience

• Proven experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or dementia care in clinical or community settings.
• Demonstrated expertise in behavioral health, pain management, or geriatrics with familiarity in hospital environments such as Level I Trauma Centers or teaching hospitals.
• Hands-on experience with telehealth platforms and outpatient clinics utilizing EMR/EHR systems like Cerner or Athenahealth for efficient documentation.
• Background in managing complex cases involving substance use disorders or infectious disease care within acute care or ICU settings.
• Skills in performing procedures such as venipuncture, IV infusion, spinal taps, catheterization, dermal fillers, esthetic laser treatments, or gastrostomy tube feeding are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of CPT coding and ICD coding (ICD-9/10) for accurate medical documentation and utilization review processes.
• Critical care experience including ICU or PICU work is a plus; familiarity with hospital medicine practices enhances your ability to deliver exceptional psychiatric support across diverse environments. Join us to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through expert psychiatric nursing! We value energetic professionals committed to advancing mental health care with transparency and clarity at every step of their journey with us.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $115.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person