Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

About the role

Under the general supervision of the Associate Medical Director and in collaboration with the consulting Psychiatrist and other clinician providers, provide full scope outpatient psychiatric evaluation, and treatment of mental health diseases, including mood disorders and behavioral disorders, including addiction medicine, medication management and psychotherapy for adult patients and their families in a community health clinic setting. This position is responsible for working with all Center departments to ensure that the patient experience is delivered in a timely, dignified, and caring manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric mental health care services to Center clients of all ages consistent with scope of practice laws and Nursing Standardized Procedures, including comprehensive psychiatric diagnostic evaluation, mental status examination, and development of an individualized treatment plan.
• Prescribe, manage, and monitor psychotropic medications, including ongoing monitoring for therapeutic response, side effects, and drug interactions, and adjusting treatment according to standard practice.
• Obtain appropriate consults with a psychiatrist or physician when problems presented are outside the scope of practice or when unfamiliar with a particular aspect of the client's care.
• Provide brief therapeutic interventions, individual and family psychoeducation, and supportive counseling within scope of practice, coordinating with behavioral health staff and community resources for ongoing therapy needs.
• Provide medication-assisted treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders in coordination with the Addiction Medicine Physician and other Center providers, as applicable and within scope of practice.
• Perform risk assessments for suicide, self-harm, and harm to others; develop and implement safety plans and provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Provide oral and written mental health education to Center clients and their families and answer questions, working closely with other clinic staff who provide these services to assure appropriate education and information, including follow-up,