Nurse Practitioner

CFGC•Dallas, TX

30d•Hybrid

About The Position

Child and Family Guidance Center is seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner for our North Texas clinics. This is a contract position for a licensed skilled Nurse Practitioner with a specialty in Mental Health. The position is located in Dallas County. The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive, integrated mental health care to patients, diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders, maintain detailed records of patient visits and progress, and prepare and present assigned cases for review by the Medical Director. They will also assist in the development of individualized treatment plans, collaborate with other healthcare professionals, attend required training and meetings, and educate patients and families about mental health and emotional disorders. Maintaining professional certification, licensure, and DEA licensure is required. The role also involves providing and maintaining a valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance, as the position requires up to 65% local travel for which mileage reimbursement is provided. A working phone is also necessary for service provision and eligible for reimbursement.

Requirements

Licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas
Knowledge of mental health and emotional disorders
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong documentation and time management skills
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a team player
Experience with Electronic Medical Record systems
Must be able to frequently (up to 90% of the time) sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs (if an elevator is unavailable).
Must be able to frequently (up to 90% of the time) talk, listen and speak clearly in person and via telephone.
Must be able to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is a plus
Have passion for serving families of all backgrounds

Responsibilities

Adhere to all current city, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, as well as CFGC Employee Handbook, including the safeguarding of confidential healthcare information and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Provide comprehensive, integrated mental health care to patients.
Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders.
Maintain detailed records of patient visits and progress.
Prepare and present all assigned cases for review by the Medical Director as required.
Assist in the development of an individualized treatment plan.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure patient continuity of care.
Attend all team, individual, and agency training and meetings as required and scheduled by CFGC management.
Educate patients and families about mental health and emotional disorders.
Maintain professional certification and/or licensure, when applicable.
Have and maintain DEA licensure.
Provide and maintain a valid driver’s license and copy of current auto liability insurance.
Other duties as assigned.