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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Cumberland Family Medical Center (CFMC) operates a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering a wide range of health and social services at multiple sites throughout Kentucky. We seek employees who support our mission and who actively contribute to our service-driven environment by enhancing patient experience and improving productivity. CFMC offers compassionate care, uncompromising service and clinical excellence. We offer a collaborative environment with excellent benefits, wage/salary commensurate with experience and relevant work experience.
Location - Russell Family Medical Center - Pediatrics
About Us:
We are a compassionate, patient-centered healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality care to children and families. Our pediatric team focuses on supporting both the physical and mental well-being of our patients in a collaborative and welcoming environment.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our pediatric care team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive mental health services to children and adolescents, working closely with families, pediatric providers, and interdisciplinary staff to address mental health needs through diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care.
Job Functions/Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including assessing patient history, mental status, and psychosocial factors to diagnose mental health conditions.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, incorporating evidence-based practices and collaborating with other healthcare professionals as needed.
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitor patient response and adjust dosages as appropriate.
- Provide psychotherapy and counseling services, utilizing various therapeutic modalities to address patient needs and promote mental well-being.
- Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
- Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team, including physicians, nurses, and social workers, to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
- Maintain accurate and complete medical records, documenting patient assessments, treatment plans, and progress.
- Stay current with advancements in psychiatric mental health care through continuing education and professional development activities.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the delivery of mental health services within the clinic.
- Adhere to ethical guidelines and professional standards in the provision of psychiatric care.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Experience:
- Experience working with diverse patient populations across the lifespan.
- Experience in a primary care setting is preferred.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, treatment modalities, and psychopharmacology.
- Ability to conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Commitment to providing patient-centered care.
- Cultural sensitivity and awareness.
- Ability to maintain accurate and detailed documentation.
- Adherence to ethical and legal standards in psychiatric practice.
Required Education:
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health.
- Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- National certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB).
Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Life, STD, LTD, 401K, PTO, Holidays, Paid CME with stipend, free malpractice insurance coverage, student loan repayment opportunities
Schedule Requirements:
Full-time position, 4 days per week, 100% clinic-based, in person work required.
Work schedules are set at the discretion of CFMC and may be adjusted at any time based on the operational needs of the organization.