Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking a PMHNP for an outpatient psychiatric office.

We are growing! We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to become a part of our team! You will focus on providing high quality patient care as part of a healthcare team. New Grads welcome to apply.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment, diagnosis, case management, continuing care assessments and planning, treatment planning, referral assessments, documentation and outpatient level of care.

• Assesses patients' mental health by conducting a psychiatric assessment upon intake.
• Assesses patients physical health by interviewing patients; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
• Documents patients care services by charting in the client's records
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Prescribes and orders patients medications based on the psychiatric assessments and needs.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Delivers person centered, culturally sensitive evaluations, and trauma informed care as defined by position.
• Maintains patients' charts/documentation according to the standards
• Attends staff meetings, in-service meetings, peer reviews, supervision sessions, and other meetings as requested/required per week.
• Works cooperatively and constructively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains an Active TX license, Active DEA

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience :

• Psychiatric Treatment: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• TX Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Work Location: In person