JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of their collaborative physician, assesses the mental health status of patients by studying their relevant medical history, performing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, and identifying risk factors that might affect a patient's mental health.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides advanced nursing care in collaboration with physician and/or other members of health care team.

2. Performs physical examinations and record patient's health and psychosocial and family histories; orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic studies and tests to assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs; initiates, evaluates, and modifies patient's therapeutic plan; evaluates, interprets, and records the developmental status of patient and family in order to plan and implement interventions; engages in decision making and implementation of therapeutic plans in collaboration with other members of the health care team.

3. Supervises, directs, and evaluates nursing staff; directs the ordering of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and equipment; maintains accurate records, reports and statistics related to the health care of patient and the Center's funding regulation requirements.

4. Refers patients for inpatient care, in collaboration with the staff psychiatrist, as necessary.

5. Work with the Chief Operations Officer (COO) regarding non-medical duties and is subject to the Center's policies and procedures.

6. Performs other related duties as requested by the immediate supervisor and/or Chief Medical Officer.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Master degree in nursing science with a Psychiatric/Mental Health emphasis,from an accredited college or university. Licensed and certified to practice in the State of Alabama. Clinical practice experience preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person