APRN BHCC - Nurse Practitioner PRN

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)Legacy Behavioral Health Services is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our Behavioral Health team. This position primarily serves our Crisis Service Center and Temporary Observation (Temp Ops) Unit, while also providing flexible coverage for our outpatient behavioral health clinics as needed. The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, and ongoing treatment services for individuals experiencing mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities. Services are provided in collaboration with and under the supervision of a psychiatrist as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.This position requires:Current licensure in the state of GAAppropriate DEA licensure to include scheduled drugs preferred.Ability to formulate diagnosis based on examination, assessment and test results.Ability to interpret test results, identify deviations from norms, and intervene or make appropriate referrals.Ability to work effectively as part of a team of health care professionals.Ability to assess, plan for, and provide basic nursing skills.Ability to prescribe medications as part of a treatment plan gaining physician approval when needed.Knowledge of assessment tools, interviewing, and examination techniques.Knowledge of HIPAA.Knowledge regarding agreed upon practices and protocols.Knowledge of procedures including developing, implementing and revising plan of care. Documentation skills meeting legal and professional standards; maintaining records appropriately.Legacy Behavioral Health Services provides support within 10 counties in South GA, Ben-Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift and Turner County. Legacy Behavioral Health Services believes that through individualized care, quality of care and support, your life could be transformed.Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:Standing/Walking: Approximately 25–40% of the workday, depending on inpatient or outpatient dutiesSitting: Approximately 60–75% of the workday for documentation, electronic health records, and telehealth servicesMust be able to perform Mindset techniques and other approved crisis intervention methods, including physical holds when necessaryAbility to lift, push, or pull up to 20–30 poundsMust be able to move quickly in emergency or crisis situationsWork performed in behavioral health environments, including inpatient units, outpatient clinics, residential programs, and telehealth settingsPotential exposure to individuals experiencing emotional, psychiatric, or behavioral distressPotential exposure to infectious diseases; appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be providedRequires ability to work in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment with frequent interruptionsMay be required to travel between organizational sites or community locationsMay be required to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on location needsALL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATIONPosition opened to:ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTSInternal Applicants must be in their current position for 6 months with no disciplinary action unless the position available is within your current department and you have been employed, in your current position, for 1 month without any disciplinary action. Drug-Free and Smoke- Free Workplace/ Equal Opportunity Employer