Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP

Step into a rewarding outpatient role where you'll deliver expert mental health assessments, diagnoses, and medication management that directly improve lives in a collaborative clinic setting This Jobot Job is hosted by: Cam Strahm Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year A bit about us: A community-focused healthcare organization dedicated to delivering accessible, evidence-based mental and behavioral health services in an outpatient clinic setting through collaborative, patient-centered care for individuals and families of all ages. Why join us? Competitive salary Opportunity to work collaboratively with a psychiatrist and multidisciplinary healthcare team while practicing independently within scope Direct impact on community mental health needs through comprehensive outpatient care Professional growth via ongoing CME and staying current with mental health practice standards Supportive environment focused on quality, evidence-based patient care and advocacy Job Details Job Details / Responsibilities: Provide patient assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and behavioral health disorders in accordance with statutes, regulations, and protocols Perform assessments to evaluate presenting problems, determine needs, and develop appropriate treatment plan goals Develop, implement, monitor, evaluate, and document individual treatment plans and client progress Order therapeutic and diagnostic tests; interpret and explain results to patients and families Prescribe medications in accordance with treatment guidelines and in collaboration with the psychiatrist Prepare accurate documentation including progress notes, event notifications, assessments, treatment plans, case reviews, and discharge plans in compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements Monitor caseload daily to ensure timely completion of all required documentation Provide individual and group counseling, including crisis management as needed Facilitate coordination of care through case review, therapeutic interventions, and progress monitoring Deliver consistent, efficient, cost-effective, quality care Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with medical staff for consultation, collaboration, or referral Serve as a patient advocate protecting patient rights Communicate effectively to educate patients and families about treatment plans, interventions, and prescribed treatments/medications Maintain legible, accurate, and confidential medical records consistent with NCQA, Joint Commission, and state standards Demonstrate effective work organization and comply with all organizational policies, including attendance, safety, infection control, and universal precautions Analyze and assimilate new knowledge from professional development into clinical practice Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Current, unrestricted graduate professional nurse and nurse practitioner registration/licensure Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Bachelor's degree in Nursing followed by a Master's degree in Psychiatric or Mental Health Nursing from a state-approved and accredited school Knowledgeable in the broad field of mental and behavioral health Skill in patient interviewing, examination, and assessment Ability to work independently and make independent judgments/decisions regarding patient care within scope of practice Computer skills essential Credentialing for clinic privileges and satisfaction of employment requirements (including pre-employment physical and mandatory training) Personal and professional integrity required for malpractice coverage Commitment to staying current with mental health practice standards through CME and ongoing education Proficient communication in English (speaking, hearing, seeing, reading, writing) for assessments and care delivery Interested in hearing more? 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