Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Provide advanced practice nursing care specializing in behavioral health for patients across the lifespan in an ambulatory clinic and/or hospital setting. Responsibilities include psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, therapeutic intervention, and coordination of care with the interdisciplinary team. The NP/PMHNP plays a key role in improving access to behavioral health services and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
• Conduct psychiatric and behavioral health evaluations for new and established patients
• Diagnose and manage mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, psychosis, and mood disorders
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications in accordance with evidence-based practice and state/federal guidelines
• Provide brief therapeutic interventions and supportive counseling as appropriate
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, therapists, and nursing staff to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans
• Educate patients and families regarding psychiatric diagnoses, treatment options, and medication management
• Ensure continuity of care by coordinating referrals to specialty providers and community resources
• Document all patient encounters in the electronic health record in a timely and accurate manner
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain licensure, certifications, and continuing education requirements in accordance with state regulations
• Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and cultural sensitivity in all patient and staff interactions
• Serve as a resource for staff education on behavioral health topics and evidence-based practices
• Provide crisis intervention and support in urgent or emergent psychiatric situations

Non-Essential Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Roosevelt General Hospital (RGH) is committed to providing safe, quality care to patients.  Employees are required to adhere to the Values of RGH.

Integrity 

• We are committed to honesty and ethical principles, where our words and actions reflect our dedication to fostering strong relationships and maintaining professional credibility. 
• We take accountability for our actions and their impact on others, consistently honoring our commitments and upholding moral standards and values in every situation. 

Learning 

• We promote personal growth and professional excellence by embracing continuous learning through training, mentorship, and constructive feedback. 
• We foster a collaborative culture driven by curiosity and critical thinking, encouraging staff to ask questions, seek answers, and share knowledge. 

Innovation 

• We confidently embrace changes in technology, processes, and practices, encouraging strategic risk-taking and creativity to enhance healthcare delivery, patient safety, and the quality of care. 
• We collaborate with partners from other hospitals, academic institutions, industry leaders, and community organizations to promote continuous improvement and remain at the forefront of advancing healthcare outcomes. 

Kindness 

• We engage in open communication with patients, families, and colleagues to understand their needs and concerns, while respecting their differences and upholding their dignity. 
• We foster a nurturing environment where individuals feel supported, understood, and valued, strengthening relationships, promoting growth, and enhancing the overall well-being of all. 

Excellence 

• We strive to be a model rural healthcare facility, setting high standards in healthcare delivery and ensuring exceptional patient satisfaction within the communities we serve. 
• We take pride in our accountability and fiscal responsibility, skillfully balancing costs and outcomes to guarantee that superior patient care is always delivered. 

Unity 

• We collaborate across departments and disciplines to deliver effective and compassionate healthcare, working alongside patients, families, and community partners to ensure seamless coordination of care and achieve our common goals of wellness and healing. 
• We prioritize open communication and mutual respect, empowering our teams to collaborate effectively by acknowledging and celebrating the unique contributions and strengths of each individual. 

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of New Mexico (or eligibility for licensure)
• Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) preferred, or NP with documented behavioral health training and experience
• Current DEA registration with authority to prescribe controlled substances
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical experience in psychiatric or behavioral health settings strongly preferred

Professional Requirements

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. 
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations. 
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Participate in committees, CQI and other meetings as appropriate and required.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures regarding clinic operations, fire, safety, and infection control.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of latest trends in medical science
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills in mental health care
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient-centered care skills
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude while collaborating within an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, staff, or others in a professional manner

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions  

• Working irregular hours including call hours 
• Physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients 
• Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.
• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.
• Ability to work in varying degrees of temperature (heater or air conditioned).
• Ability to walk, stand or be on feet approximately 8 hours per day.
• Ability to sit for 2-4 hours per day.