Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner

About the role

This job works in a collaborative model that includes psychiatrists, residents, psychologists, social workers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and staff who care for adult outpatient psychiatry patients. This job falls under the supervision of the Medical Director, additionally, there are collaborating physicians and approved supervising staff physicians. Together, the team works with a multidisciplinary group to provide high quality treatment for our patients.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the approved medical practices process in the delivery of all patient care.
• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.
• Completes initial consultations, formulates an initial diagnosis and treatment plan for individuals with mental health disorders; and provide psychopharmacology evaluations and treatments.
• Provides clinical services including medication management in accordance with evidence-based practices.
• Maintains an attitude of inquiry towards medical practices and patient care outcomes and may develop research methodology.
• Develops working relationship with physicians and colleagues.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Requirements

• Required - Graduate of an accredited masters or doctorate program specializing in psychiatric nurse practitioner
• Required - 0-2 years’ related psychiatry working experience with Adults
• Experience with ongoing clinical management of psychopharmacology
• Required – Current License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice
• Required – Current board certification as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) with Child/Adolescent Training
• Required – Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
• Required – Current or eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing
• Required – Current or eligible for Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Registration/Licensure

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) specific to role.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider policies and protocols at a department and campus/system level.
• Reliable transportation including the ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Competency documenting services using an electronic medical records system.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours (weekends/holidays/nights/call).