General Summary: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will play a pivotal role in leading our behavioral health team, providing direct clinical care to patients, and ensuring high-quality care for our patients with mental health needs.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Abide by policies, procedures, and protocols for behavioral health teams, in alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including primary care providers and social workers to coordinate comprehensive mental health care plans for patients.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments, diagnose mental health conditions, and develop treatment plans, including medication management and psychotherapy, as appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans, adjusting as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Provide education and training to behavioral health teams on mental health topics, evidence-based practices, and new developments in psychiatric care.
• Oversee medication management processes, including prescribing, monitoring, and education patients.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes in electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, performance reviews, and compliance activities to uphold high standards of care and regulatory compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Outpatient

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rolla, MO 65401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person