Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Oak Brook

Relief Mental Health•Oak Brook, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Relief is hiring a part-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for its Oak Brook, Illinois location. The practitioner will assess and treat patients with mental health conditions, provide medication management and psychotherapy, and collaborate with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary care teams. The role may include Spravato and IV ketamine assessments and treatments, as well as work related to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health.
Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner and certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
Strong communication, interpersonal, and clinical skills, with compassion and empathy for patients and families.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.
Knowledge of healthcare regulations and confidentiality protocols, including HIPAA.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in psychiatric or mental health settings is highly preferred.
Familiarity with the Tebra electronic health record system is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including medical history reviews and mental status examinations.
Assist in diagnosing mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising psychiatrists.
Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, including management of side effects and patient adherence.
Evaluate patients for Spravato treatment, educate them about care and expectations, monitor vital signs in the office, and support patient safety throughout treatment.
If applicable, evaluate patients for IV ketamine treatment, educate them about care and expectations, monitor vital signs in the office, and support patient safety throughout treatment.
Provide psychotherapy and counseling using evidence-based techniques.
Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and self-management strategies.
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the treatment modalities offered by Relief to support individualized care and appropriate referrals.
Collaborate with therapists, social workers, providers, clinical assistants, and other support staff to coordinate comprehensive care.
Maintain accurate, timely patient records, including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes; complete and sign treatment notes within 48 hours of appointments.
Respond to psychiatric emergencies and provide crisis intervention as needed.
Stay current on advances in psychiatric medicine and maintain required certifications.
Work with the Psychiatrist/TMS Provider on follow-ups, motor threshold mapping, and evaluations of new patients for TMS.
Use the electronic health record system and Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite.