Job Description | Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

About our Clinic

Our mission is to keep our community healthy and safe with convenient, affordable healthcare. We accept walk-in visits 7 days a week to treat acute conditions, as well as primary care visits by appointment for preventative care, diagnosing and managing of acute and chronic conditions.

Job Summary:

The Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MHNP) is responsible for delivering high-quality mental health services to individuals, families, and communities. Working collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams, the MHNP conducts thorough assessments, develops personalized treatment plans, and implements evidence-based interventions to address a wide range of psychiatric disorders. With a focus on holistic care, the MHNP provides medication management, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and patient education, empowering individuals to achieve optimal mental health outcomes. Through advocacy, education, and ongoing professional development, the MHNP promotes mental wellness and enhances the quality of life for those affected by mental illness.

The Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will play a crucial role in improving access to mental health care, reducing stigma, and fostering recovery and resilience within the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and formulate differential diagnoses.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and families.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, adjusting dosages as needed.
• Provide evidence-based psychotherapy interventions, including individual, group, and family therapy.
• Assess and intervene in psychiatric emergencies, coordinating with emergency services.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure integrated care.
• Educate patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with legal requirements.
• Stay current with advances in psychiatric practice through ongoing education and training.
• Adhere to ethical standards and principles of professional conduct in all interactions.

• Assessment and Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to assess patients' mental health status, including interviews, observation, and review of medical history. Formulate differential diagnoses based on assessment findings and DSM-5 criteria.
• Treatment Planning: Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, and other healthcare providers. This may include medication management, psychotherapy, and other therapeutic interventions.
• Medication Management: Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications to treat psychiatric disorders. Monitor patients for medication efficacy, side effects, and potential interactions with other medications.
• Psychotherapy: Provide evidence-based psychotherapy interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and supportive therapy. Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Crisis Intervention: Assess and intervene in psychiatric emergencies, including suicidal ideation, psychosis, and acute exacerbations of psychiatric disorders. Coordinate with emergency services and other healthcare providers as needed.
• Collaboration and Consultation: Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other mental health professionals, to provide comprehensive care to patients. Consult with primary care providers and specialists to address the mental health needs of patients with comorbid medical conditions.
• Education and Advocacy: Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and strategies for symptom management. Advocate for the needs and rights of individuals with mental illness within the healthcare system and the broader community.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including progress notes, treatment plans, and medication prescriptions, in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Continuing Education and Professional Development: Stay current with advances in psychiatric theory, research, and practice through ongoing education and training. Obtain and maintain appropriate licensure and certifications.
• Ethical Practice: Adhere to ethical standards and principles of professional conduct in all aspects of clinical practice, including confidentiality, informed consent, and boundaries.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner with specialization in mental health.
• Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) preferred.
• Experience in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment across the lifespan.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Commitment to promoting mental wellness and advocating for individuals with mental illness.

Direct inquires to:

· Jamie@caring-clinic.com

· Convenient Care Clinic | Primary Care and Walk-In

· 505 32nd Ave East Suite B

· West Fargo, ND

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Rotating weekends

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Urgent care center

Ability to Relocate:

• West Fargo, ND 58078: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person