What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner position at Pure Wellness Care?
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), where you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive mental health services to diverse patient populations. This energetic position offers the opportunity to utilize advanced clinical skills, and make a meaningful impact on patients' mental well-being. We are seeking a dedicated professional passionate about innovative psychiatric care, including medication management, psychotherapy, and holistic treatment approaches.
Duties
- Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments, including mental status examinations and patient history reviews, to inform diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications in compliance with state and federal regulations, including DEA guidelines.
- Provide evidence-based psychotherapy interventions tailored to individual patient needs, incorporating techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing.
- Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Practice Fusion, Crisp, and PDMP for accurate documentation of patient encounters and treatment plans.
- Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions, medication usage, lifestyle modifications, and coping strategies.
- Participate and guide scheduled follow-up care to ensure continuity of treatment across inpatient and outpatient settings with
Requirements
- Valid state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner with certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health (PMHNP-BC or equivalent).
- Experience working with behavioral health populations across various settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, or assisted living facilities.
- Knowledge of psychiatric medications, psychopharmacology, and diagnostic evaluation tools aligned with ICD-10 coding standards.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for efficient medical documentation.
- Excellent client communication skills with the ability to build rapport and foster trust with diverse patient groups including children, geriatrics, and individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Ability to perform physical examinations related to mental health assessments and manage acute psychiatric crises effectively.
- Experience in substance use disorders and medication assisted treatment (MAT), such as Buprenorphine oral and injectable preparation.
Join us in delivering compassionate mental health care that transforms lives! We value energetic professionals committed to excellence in psychiatric practice—whether managing acute pain episodes or providing long-term memory care for seniors. This paid position offers an engaging environment where your expertise makes a difference every day!
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rosedale, MD 21237