Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Relief is hiring a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in Middleton, Wisconsin. The position provides psychiatric assessment, diagnosis support, individualized treatment planning, medication management, psychotherapy and patient education. The nurse practitioner may evaluate and provide Spravato and, if applicable, IV ketamine treatments, including educating patients, monitoring vital signs and ensuring patient safety. The role also works with a Psychiatrist/TMS Provider on follow-ups, motor threshold mapping and evaluations of new patients for transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). The position collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams, maintains timely and accurate records, responds to psychiatric emergencies and keeps current with advancements in psychiatric medicine.
Requirements
- Master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health.
- Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
- Strong communication, interpersonal and clinical skills, and 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.
- Ability to learn and maintain the Electronic Health Record system.
- Strong 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.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including medical histories 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 side effects and patient adherence.
- Evaluate patients for Spravato treatment, educate them about care and expectations, monitor vital signs, and support their safety throughout treatment.
- If applicable, evaluate patients for IV ketamine treatment, provide education, monitor vital signs, and support their 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.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records, including assessments, treatment plans and progress notes, and complete and sign treatment notes within 48 hours of appointments.
- Respond to psychiatric emergencies and provide crisis intervention as needed.
- Stay updated on advancements 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.
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Job Type
Full-time
