Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

As a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will provide integrated behavioral health care for adults and older adults in a primary care setting. You will evaluate and treat patients across a broad diagnostic mix, including mood and anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders, while collaborating closely with primary care providers through a primary care integration model. Opportunities include clinical preceptorship and specialty program development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Manage psychiatric medications and monitor treatment response.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for adults and older adults.
• Provide psychotherapy for a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
• Complete risk assessments and address patient safety concerns.
• Educate patients about diagnoses, treatment options, and medications.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers and other members of the care team.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Entry-level experience in psychiatric-mental health nursing.

Primary Care clinic serving the Boerne community.

Company Description

Primary Care clinic serving the Boerne community.