What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner position at Serenada Mental Health?
Job Overview
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 comprehensive mental health services, including psychiatric assessments, medication management, and therapy to diverse patient populations. Your expertise will help improve mental wellness, support recovery, and enhance quality of life for individuals across various settings. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through innovative and patient-centered care.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including mental status examinations and diagnostic assessments using clinical research methods and medical terminology.
- Prescribe medications in accordance with HIPAA regulations, DEA guidelines, and collaborative practice agreements, ensuring safe drug administration and proper documentation within EMR/EHR systems.
- Develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate psychopharmacology, behavioral health interventions, and patient education to promote mental wellness.
- Collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals across disciplines such as internal medicine, geriatrics, pediatrics, and emergency medicine to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Manage acute and chronic mental health conditions by providing crisis intervention, triage services, and follow-up care in outpatient or inpatient settings including hospitals or assisted living facilities.
- Utilize telehealth platforms to extend mental health services remotely, ensuring access for patients with mobility or transportation challenges.
- Maintain detailed medical records adhering to HIPAA standards while managing clinical documentation for billing purposes using EMR systems like Epic or Cerner.
Skills
- Proven experience working with diverse populations including children, seniors in memory or dementia care, and individuals with developmental disabilities or complex psychiatric needs.
- Strong knowledge of pharmacology related to psychotropic medications, including injection administration and drug interactions.
- Familiarity with medical office procedures such as specimen collection/processing, venipuncture, IV infusion, suturing, sterile processing, and catheter care.
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks; experience with ICD-10/ICD-9 coding is highly desirable.
- Excellent client communication skills with the ability to educate patients on treatment options while demonstrating empathy and cultural competence.
- Ability to perform physical examinations including vital signs assessment and behavioral health evaluations; knowledge of anatomy and physiology enhances clinical decision-making.
- Experience working within hospital environments such as Level I Trauma Centers or teaching hospitals is a plus; familiarity with acute care settings like ICU or emergency rooms is beneficial.
Join us in delivering exceptional mental health services through a collaborative approach that values innovation, compassion, and professional growth!
Pay: From $90.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90