What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner position at Mentalogy Wellness Center?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide expert psychiatric care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions across diverse patient populations. Your expertise will help improve mental wellness, manage complex psychiatric cases, and collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive patient-centered care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through innovative mental health practices and evidence-based interventions.
Duties
- Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments, including mental status examinations, intake evaluations, and diagnostic evaluations utilizing ICD-10 coding standards.
- Prescribe medications in accordance with DEA regulations and collaborative practice agreements, ensuring optimal pharmacological management tailored to individual patient needs.
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans incorporating psychotherapy, medication management, and other therapeutic modalities such as behavioral health interventions.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans.
- Monitor patient progress through regular follow-ups, adjusting medications or therapies as necessary while documenting all clinical encounters accurately within EMR/EHR systems like Epic or eClinicalWorks.
- Provide patient education on mental health conditions, medication administration, lifestyle modifications, and coping strategies to foster recovery and resilience.
- Participate in telehealth consultations to extend mental health services remotely, ensuring accessibility for all patients.
Experience
- Proven experience working as a Nurse Practitioner in psychiatry or behavioral health settings with a strong foundation in psychiatric diagnosis and treatment modalities.
- Demonstrated proficiency with EMR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth for medical documentation and patient record management.
- Experience managing complex cases involving acute pain management, substance use disorders, geriatrics including dementia care and memory care, or pediatric behavioral health is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with advanced clinical procedures such as IV infusion therapy, medication injections including psychopharmacology techniques, and basic life support (BLS).
- Knowledge of healthcare laws including HIPAA compliance and Workers' Compensation law to ensure ethical practice standards are maintained.
- Background working within hospital environments—Level I or Level II trauma centers—and outpatient clinics that emphasize urgent care or primary care services is preferred.
- Skills in utilizing diagnostic tools like laboratory testing (specimen collection/processing), medical imaging (sonography), and neurodiagnostic procedures such as spinal taps or EEGs are advantageous.
Join us to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to advancing mental health care through innovation, collaboration, and compassionate service!
Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $120,000 - $160,000