Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerMercy Community Healthcare has an opening for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Franklin, TN. We are looking for enthusiastic people with a passion for making a difference in the lives of those we serve in our community. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive outpatient mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services to Mercy Community Health clients across the lifespan. Working collaboratively within the treatment team, the practitioner develops and implements evidence-based therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing behavioral health disorders, maintains meticulous clinical documentation and medical records in compliance with regulatory standards, and ensures continuity of care through effective communication with clinical team members and appropriate specialist referrals.Mercy's Mission: The mission of Mercy Community Healthcare is to reflect the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by providing excellent healthcare to ALL and support to their families. We provide care to the uninsured, underinsured and insured through pediatric and adult primary care, mental and behavioral health services, and care coordination.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Provides outpatient mental health therapeutic services to clients of Mercy Community HealthAssesses, diagnoses, and treats adults, adolescents, and/or children experiencing symptoms of behavioral health disordersDocuments all patient encounters and diagnostic test results accurately and timely in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)Collaborates with psychologist, other psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, psychiatrists and other treatment team members to coordinate client careResponsible for timely and accurate completion of medical records, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, outcome measures, and billing entriesParticipates as an active member of the Psychiatry teamMaintain appropriate licensure and supervision in a manner consistent with standards of practice and the State of TennesseeMaintains positive, professional relationships with local medical communityConsults with other physicians and/or clinicians about each patient's specific need and refer to specialists as necessaryOther duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:Education/Experience: Certification as Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program required.Required Skills / Abilities:Excellent verbal and written communication skills requiredExcellent interpersonal and customer service skills requiredExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail abilities requiredExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines requiredExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills required.