Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Headway, a pioneering organization in mental health services, is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated team. We bridge the gap between patients and mental health professionals, enhancing accessibility to mental health services through insurance facilitation. At Headway, we not only provide a career but also an opportunity to make a profound impact in improving mental health accessibility. Headway, a pioneering leader in mental health services, is seeking a dedicated Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team. Our mission is to enhance the bridge between patients and high-quality mental health care by making it more accessible through insurance. At Headway, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with an innovative team that values your expertise in psychiatric care, offering a platform where your skills in mental health are utilized to improve patient outcomes. Provide direct support to individuals with behavioral and mental health needs, while using person‑centered approaches focused on safety, skill‑building, and positive engagement. Support individuals in accordance with behavior support plans, treatment plans, crisis-prevention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and manual restraint procedures as trained. Maintain a clean, safe, structured living environment; assist with daily living skills, household cleaning tasks, activities, transportation, and community engagement. Accurately document services, behavioral observations, health concerns, and program activities using electronic systems (T‑logs, Therap, health tracking). Monitor behavioral changes, identify escalation indicators, and communicate proactively with supervisors and team members during crisis or safety situations. Support family and personal contacts, assist with appointments, medication administration tasks (as allowed), and follow all medical and nutrition plans. Provide feedback on individuals’ needs while modeling positive, professional behavior. Maintain home safety, follow emergency procedures, and ensure compliance with protocols and individual support plans. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED 2 years\' experience providing mental or behavioral health services Must be at least 18 years of age; some programs require employees to be 21 years of age or older Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance Basic computer skills and ability to use electronic documentation systems Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Ability to stand and walk for extended periods Ability to safely manage physically demanding situations Skills & Abilities Follow behavior support plans, treatment plans, functional assessments, and person-centered plans Use crisis prevention, de-escalation, redirection, and manual restraints as trained Communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally, including documentation Work effectively in crisis situations and exercise sound judgment Collaborate with team members and external partners (case managers, law enforcement, mental health professionals) Demonstrate strong problem-solving, consistency, time-management, and independent prioritization skills We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status per federal and/or state law. #J-18808-Ljbffr