NURSE PRACTITIONER- MFP Behavior FT

Artesia General Hospital•Artesia, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Artesia General Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide high-quality outpatient behavioral health services in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. This provider will assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with mental health and behavioral health conditions while working closely with physicians, therapists, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary care teams. The primary practice setting is the Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic; however, the provider may be asked to perform occasional Emergency Department and inpatient behavioral health consultations to assist with patient evaluations, treatment recommendations, and continuity of care. Hospital employed Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Full-time outpatient practice opportunity with occasional inpatient consultation. Work Week 4.5 days per week with one half day of administrative (charting, patient follow-up, care coordination, etc.).

Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program
Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in New Mexico
Board certification as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP preferred) or relevant behavioral health experience
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in New Mexico
NCCPA certification required
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
Knowledge of psychiatric medications and behavioral health treatment modalities
Ability to build therapeutic relationships with patients and families
Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Ability to manage a patient panel efficiently in an outpatient setting
Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care
Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.

Nice To Haves

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP preferred)
Behavioral health or psychiatry experience preferred
Experience in outpatient behavioral health, psychiatry, or related mental health setting preferred
Experience with psychiatric assessment, psychopharmacology, and treatment planning preferred

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including history, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care for behavioral health patients.
Diagnose and manage common mental health disorders, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and other psychiatric conditions within scope of practice.
Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and wellness strategies.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care providers, counselors, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
Provide occasional behavioral health consultations for patients in the Emergency Department and hospitalized patients, as requested, including assessment, treatment recommendations, and coordination of follow-up care.
Work collaboratively with Emergency Department physicians, hospitalists, and other consulting providers to facilitate appropriate disposition, admission, discharge planning, and continuity of behavioral health services.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support clinic performance goals.
Facilitate referrals to higher levels of care or specialty services as appropriate.
Comply with all hospital policies, regulatory standards, and professional practice guidelines.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical protocols, and population health strategies.
Engage in community education and outreach activities to improve mental health awareness.
Maintain accurate and thorough documentation in the electronic health record.
Participate in shared call responsibilities (as applicable).