Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Job Description

Job Description

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

This position may work out of Connect Health + Wellness Bassett or Ridgeway clinics but will support patients at each of our Primary Care sites. 

Purpose: Every position at Connect Health + Wellness exists to support our mission: providing comprehensive medical and health-related services to the uninsured and underinsured populations in our service area. As a valued team member, your work must be consistently guided by and aligned with this mission.

Position Summary: The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) delivers compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care across the lifespan. This role involves collaboration within a multidisciplinary care team to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions, create individualized treatment plans, and support patients in managing their mental wellness.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including history, mental status exams, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications in accordance with clinical guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Provide psychotherapy (individual, group, or family), as appropriate.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and preventive strategies.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate with primary care providers, social workers, and other team members to deliver integrated care.
• Actively participate in team meetings to review and adjust patient care plans.
• Serve as a resource for staff regarding behavioral health concerns.

Documentation

• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Quality Improvement

• Engage in continuous quality improvement efforts to enhance clinical outcomes and service delivery.
• Stay informed on current best practices and evolving trends in psychiatric care.

Community Engagement

• Support mental health education and outreach efforts to reduce stigma and promote awareness.
• Collaborate with community organizations to improve access to behavioral health resources.

Other Duties

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor that are aligned with the mission and scope of this role.

Pay Range: $96,000 to $120,000

BENEFITS:

• Paid Holidays (8)
• Paid Time Off (160 hours annually)
• Simple IRA Plan (with company match)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance including AD&D coverage provided by employer
• Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage provided by employer
• Other voluntary plans available
• Occurrence based liability coverage (Federal Tort Claims Act) and additional gap malpractice insurance
• Annual allowance for elective CME expenses, books, periodicals, professional memberships, and dues
• Up to five (5) days for elective CME provided annually
• Eligibility to participate with federal, state and local student loan repayment programs