What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner position at Compassion Pediatrics Serv ices?
About us
Compassion Pediatrics Serv ices is a small business in Pikeville, KY. We are professional, agile and professional.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Safe work environment
- Safe work environment
- Flexible working hours
Responsibilities:
- Provide primary behavioral health care services to patients of young children to adolocent into young adulthood.
- Conduct comprehensive mental examinations and assessments
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic mental illnesses
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests
- Prescribe medications and other treatments
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
- Educate patients and their families on health promotion, disease prevention, and management of chronic conditions
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated care
- Document patient encounters accurately and thoroughly in electronic health record systems (e.g., Athenahealth)
Skills:
- Proficiency in working with people with developmental disabilities
- Experience in providing care to pediatric patients
- Expertise in measuring vital signs accurately
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Kentucky License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person