Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at ProTouch Staffing summary:
A Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, formulates diagnoses, and develops personalized treatment plans. They also prescribe and manage psychotropic medications while educating patients about their treatment. This full-time role operates in an outpatient setting from Monday to Friday, requiring a master's or doctoral degree in nursing with a specialization in psychiatry and appropriate licensure and certification.
Job Type: Full Time
Shifts: Monday to Fridays (Days)
Facility: Outpatient
Responsibilities:
Psychiatric Evaluations:
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to assess patients' mental health needs.
- Formulate accurate diagnoses based on assessment findings.
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Medication Management:
- Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications in accordance with established guidelines and best practices.
- Adjust medication regimens based on patient response and ongoing evaluation.
- Educate patients on medication management and potential side effects.
Qualifications:
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing with specialization in Psychiatry.
- Current state licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
- Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
- Proven experience in conducting psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Continuing education opportunities
- Paid time off and holidays
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Keywords:
psychiatric nurse practitioner, mental health, patient care, medication management, psychotropic medications, mental health evaluation, treatment plans, outpatient care, nursing, behavioral health
