NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH-PERINATAL

Union Health•TERRE HAUTE, IN

About The Position

Union Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join its Behavioral Health Team. The role provides behavioral health care to patients within the Union Health system, with a focus on perinatal mental health. Services may be provided in areas including Obstetrics, telehealth, and ER/OB consultation. The provider collaborates within a multidisciplinary team model and delivers patient-centered care focused on overall wellbeing. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Union Health describes its workplace as inclusive and highlights work-life balance, career growth, and development. Compensation details should be discussed directly with Union Health, as the salary information shown on its career site may not accurately reflect compensation for this role.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited MSN or PA program.
Indiana RN license.
Two years of experience as a PMHNP.
Active APRN or PA/CSR license.
BLS certification.
ANCC PMHNP certification or PA specializing in psychiatry.
Perinatal Mental Health Certification, or willingness to obtain it within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

Provide behavioral health care to patients in the Union Health system, focusing on perinatal mental health.
Provide services in areas including Obstetrics, telehealth, and ER/OB consultation.
Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team model.
Complete routine physical assessments using common assessment skills in a systematic manner.
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and healthcare needs.
Record physical findings and formulate a plan and prognosis based on the patient’s condition.
Perform physical examinations and behavioral health measures within prescribed guidelines and physician instructions.
Respect patients’ rights, including the rights to information, privacy, confidentiality, and refusal of care.
Assist with patient education to promote self-care and patient independence.
Follow company policies and procedures and department protocols.