Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP PACT hourly

Horizon Behavioral Heal • Lynchburg, VA

1d • $64 - $88

About The Position

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides medical, diagnostic, and treatment services to child or adult consumers in collaboration with agency psychiatrists. The work is performed under general supervision and guided by agency policies and procedures, quality assurance standards, public and private payer guidelines, diagnostic guidelines, professional practices, ethical standards for client interactions, and state and federal licensure and accreditation regulations and guidelines.

This is a part-time position of 8–10 hours per week, located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The PMHNP may travel to Horizon worksites or other locations to provide services, transport clients, and attend trainings and meetings.

Requirements

• Master of Science degree in Nursing/PMHNP from an accredited college or university.
• Board certification and licensure as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Virginia, with minimum education as required by the relevant licensing board.
• Current DEA registration.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
• Knowledge of psychiatry and nursing principles, standards, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medication administration, including characteristics and precautions.
• Knowledge of individual therapy, counseling practices, and risk assessment for people with mental illness.
• Knowledge of Virginia individual management guidelines and laws and legal procedures relating to hospital admission.
• Knowledge of community resources, hospitalization options, treatment providers, and agencies serving people with mental illness.
• Ability to function calmly in stressful or crisis situations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of database systems and software, and best practices for their effective use.
• Ability to work in and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training, including verbal de-escalation and physical skills techniques.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of experience as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner is preferred; newly licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical, diagnostic, and treatment services to child or adult consumers in collaboration with agency psychiatrists.
• Conduct interviews; observe, assess, and record individual behaviors and functioning; and develop treatment and service plans.
• Prepare and maintain patient medical records and prepare reports in compliance with licensure regulations.
• Risk assess and prioritize service demands.
• Establish and maintain rapport with consumers and effective working relationships with staff, community partners, physicians, and others.
• Provide expert testimony in oral and written formats when required.
• Travel to Horizon worksites or other locations to provide services, transport clients, and attend trainings and meetings.
• Participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training, including verbal de-escalation and physical skills techniques for use with consumers as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level