Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

About the role

Relief Mental Health was founded in January of 2020. Within these 6 years, we have expanded to 12 new offices across Illinois, Wisconsin, New Jersey, and Colorado! We aim to create a new standard for mental health care, offering a continuum of innovative therapeutic interventions and responding to evolving patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including medical history and mental status examinations
• Assist in diagnosing mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, etc.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising psychiatrists
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, ensuring effective management of side effects and patient adherence
• Conduct thorough evaluations to assess appropriateness for Spravato treatment as well as provide thorough education and patient expectations for care. Observation and monitoring of patient vital signs in office. Ensure patient safety and effective management throughout the treatment process
• Conduct thorough evaluations to assess appropriateness for IV Ketamine treatment (if applicable) as well as provide thorough education and patient expectations for care. Observation and monitoring of patient vital signs in office. Ensure patient safety and effective management throughout the treatment process
• Provide psychotherapy and counseling to patients, employing evidence-based techniques
• Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options available, and self-management strategies
• Maintain a thorough and comprehensive understanding of all treatment modalities offered at Relief to ensure individualized care and referrals, when deemed appropriate
• Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including Therapists, Social Workers, Providers, Clinical Assistants, and additional support staff to ensure comprehensive care
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records, documenting assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes. Complete and sign all treatment notes within 48 hours of the appointment
• Respond to psychiatric emergencies and provide crisis intervention as needed
• Stay updated on advancements in psychiatric medicine and maintain required certifications
• Work in tandem with the Psychiatrist/TMS Provider to conduct follow-ups, motor threshold mapping, and evaluation of new patients for TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation)

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health
• Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner and certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
• Prior experience in psychiatric or mental health settings highly preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and clinical skills; strong compassion and empathy for patients and their families
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions
• Knowledge of all healthcare regulations and confidentiality protocols, including HIPAA
• Experience or ability to learn and maintain an Electronic Health Record system
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite