Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Behavioral Health | Days
About The Position
Henry Ford Health Detroit is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join its Behavioral Health team. The role provides outpatient psychiatric care to adult and geriatric patients, including completing biopsychosocial histories, conducting mental status examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, establishing diagnoses, and developing and managing treatment plans. The practitioner works under the supervision of a qualified member of the medical staff and collaborates with physicians, social work, psychology, and other interdisciplinary care team members to support patient-centered behavioral health care. The position is based at Henry Ford Detroit, 1 Ford Place, in a 100% outpatient setting. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with two weekends per year. Employment is contingent upon credentialing and completion of Employee Health screening per Henry Ford Health policy.
Requirements
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification is required.
- At least one year of outpatient Behavioral Health experience as an Advanced Practice Provider is required.
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current Michigan Nurse Practitioner licensure or licensure application in progress; proof of application is required.
- National Nurse Practitioner certification from a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan, such as ANCC or AANP.
- PMHNP-BC certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required; it may be obtained after hire.
- DEA registration is required through credentialing.
Responsibilities
- Provide outpatient psychiatric care to adult and geriatric patients.
- Complete biopsychosocial histories and mental status examinations.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
- Establish diagnoses.
- Develop and manage appropriate treatment plans.
- Provide care under the supervision of a qualified member of the medical staff.
- Collaborate with physicians, social work, psychology, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education opportunities
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Job Type
Full-time
