What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner position at Grit and Grace Therapy, PLLC?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team. This role caters to YOU and YOUR needs. You can work after hours, weekends, or daytime. In this vital role, you will provide expert psychiatric assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and prescribe medications to patients across diverse age groups and clinical settings. Your expertise will help improve mental health outcomes, promote recovery, and support overall well-being. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through innovative, patient-centered care delivered in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including mental status examinations and risk assessments for patients of all ages.
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans incorporating medication management, psychotherapy, and behavioral interventions.
- Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications in accordance with state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate holistic patient care.
- Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or eClinicalWorks for accurate documentation of patient encounters and treatment progress.
- Provide telehealth services to expand access to mental health care for remote or underserved populations.
- Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions, medication use, and coping strategies to foster engagement and adherence.
Skills
- Proven experience working with diverse populations, including children, geriatrics, or individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Strong knowledge of psychiatric medications, psychopharmacology, and medication administration protocols.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Cerner, Athenahealth or Epic for efficient documentation and data management.
- Excellent patient assessment skills including vital signs measurement, mental status evaluation, and risk assessment.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Experience with telehealth platforms to deliver remote psychiatric services confidently.
- Knowledge of healthcare laws such as HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy and medical documentation standards.
- Working with children and adolescents REQUIRED.
- HYBRID SCHEDULE!! Work both from home and in person.
Join us in delivering high-quality mental health services that transform lives! We value energetic professionals committed to compassionate care, continuous learning, and making a positive impact through innovative practices in psychiatry. This paid position offers a rewarding environment where your expertise directly contributes to improved patient outcomes across community clinics, hospitals, or outpatient facilities.
The selected applicant for this job will have support staff access, as well as differential pay for any appointments before 8am, 5pm or later, and on weekends.
Pay: $105.00 - $150.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mahomet, IL 61853
Salary : $105 - $150