Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary mental health team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including assessments, medication management, and therapeutic interventions to 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 make a meaningful difference while working in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including patient history, mental status examinations, and diagnostic assessments using clinical knowledge and EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that may include medication management, psychotherapy, and behavioral health interventions.
• Administer medications with expertise in psychopharmacology, ensuring proper dosage, monitoring for side effects, and adjusting treatments as necessary.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care across inpatient, outpatient, telehealth, and community-based settings.
• Provide patient education on mental health conditions, medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and coping strategies to support recovery and wellness.
• Document all clinical encounters accurately in medical records while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives such as utilization review and adherence to NCQA standards to optimize patient outcomes.

Experience

• Proven experience as a Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychiatry or behavioral health with a strong background in clinical research or hospital medicine preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth; telehealth experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology including CPT coding for billing purposes; experience administering injections or IV infusions is a plus.
• Familiarity with diverse clinical environments such as inpatient units (including ICU or PICU), outpatient clinics, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or hospice & palliative medicine settings.
• Experience working with special populations specifically dual diagnosis adults, with a strong SUD presence
  
• Additional skills in infectious disease care, substance use treatment, dual diagnosis treatment will be considered beneficial. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to advancing mental health care through innovation and compassion!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person