Nurse Practitioner II, Psychiatry

Texas A&M University System•Crockett, TX

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner II, Psychiatry provides clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations. Provides crisis intervention for patients with mental health care needs. Prescribes and monitors medications. Assumes responsibility for difficult and complex patients based on experience or area of expertise. May serve as a practicum instructor or preceptor for graduate or undergraduate students. May conduct scholarly presentations to clinic staff and participate in educational activities for staff, students and trainees of other disciplines.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent level of education and experience that qualifies the applicant to hold a Nurse Practitioner License in Texas.
2 years off related experience.
Texas Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licenses with prescriptive authority in Texas
Board certified in mental health
DEA registration
BLS certification
All licensure/certification must be maintained for continued employment

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in MAT
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Clinical Assessments and Evaluations Engages in clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
Provides crisis intervention for patients with mental health care needs.
Monitors patients to ensure adherence to treatment plans.
Assumes responsibility for difficult and complex patients based on experience or area of expertise.
Medication Management and Documentation Prescribes and monitors medications.
Completes accurate and appropriate documentation of patient encounters in the electronic medical records system in a timely manner.
Acts in accordance with all departmental policies/procedures, relevant licensing boards, and local, state, and federal laws regulating Nurse Practitioners.
Counseling and Consultation Engages in counseling/clinical-related activities and works closely with the Integrated Behavioral Health unit.
Consults with other providers regarding patients' psychiatric medications and treatment plans to ensure appropriateness and coordination of care.
Serves as an internal resource for staff and medical providers regarding psychiatric-mental health care questions.
Education and Training May serve as a practicum instructor or preceptor for graduate or undergraduate students.
Participates in continuing education to maintain licensure and board certification.
May conduct scholarly presentations to clinic staff and participate in educational activities for staff, students, and trainees of other disciplines.
Administrative Duties Engages in various administrative aspects of counseling/clinical cases.
Completes outside referrals as needed.
May assist in preparing patient educational materials.