Advanced Practice Provider- Franklin, TN
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a key member of the outpatient mental health team, providing comprehensive psychiatric care to patients with diverse mental health needs. The role includes psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support patient-centered care. The APP uses evidence-based practices to deliver high-quality mental health services while fostering a supportive environment for patients. The position includes conducting psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments, formulating diagnoses and personalized treatment plans, managing psychotropic medications, and providing crisis intervention and risk assessments. The APP collaborates with other healthcare professionals, educates and advocates for patients and families, maintains compliant documentation, and contributes to professional development and quality improvement.
Requirements
- Master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
- High school diploma.
- Current licensure as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP or PMHNP-BC).
- Thorough knowledge of The Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS, DHS, state regulations, and federal regulatory standards.
- Complete TB testing, drug screening, and a background check upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- 5–10 years of healthcare or mental health administration experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including patient histories, mental status examinations, and diagnostic assessments.
- Formulate psychiatric diagnoses and develop personalized treatment plans incorporating therapy and medication management, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
- Manage psychotropic medication regimens, including initiation, titration, and monitoring efficacy and side effects.
- Provide crisis intervention and risk assessments for patients experiencing acute mental health issues.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care.
- Participate in case consultations and team meetings to review treatment plans and progress.
- Refer patients to higher levels of care or additional services as needed and ensure continuity of care.
- Educate patients and families about psychiatric conditions, treatment options, medication adherence, and self-care strategies.
- Advocate for patient needs within the healthcare system and community resources.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Ensure compliance with clinic policies, legal regulations, and ethical standards in psychiatric practice.
- Monitor and address controlled-substance prescribing issues in alignment with DEA and state guidelines.
- Stay current on advancements in psychiatric care through continuing education, professional memberships, and clinical supervision.
- Contribute to clinic quality improvement initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
