Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Dartmouth Health•Claremont, NH

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Valley Regional Hospital is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join their team. The ideal candidate will provide compassionate, affordable, high-quality care and embody the core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service. This role is crucial for managing psychiatric mental healthcare and involves partnering with multiple stakeholders on an interdisciplinary team. The team is composed of action-driven professionals focused on optimizing critical access points for patient needs.

Requirements

Minimum of 2–4 years of independent practice experience with minimal physician oversight.
Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nursing with a focus on Psychiatric nursing.
Graduation from a state-certified advanced practice program specializing in psychiatry/mental health.
Must be certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Experience in delivering high-quality, client-centered care.
Able to document and navigate EHR independently.
Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

New graduate candidates will not be accepted unless candidates seek to assist our triage element over Behavioral Health, Internal Medicine, and Family Medicine until an appropriate level of experience is gained.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments.
See patients and provide brief psychotherapy & psychopharmacological medication management.
Refer to other psychiatric and medical services as needed.
Works collaboratively with VRH primary care medical providers, practice staff, and community mental health providers.
Engage the patient and family to develop treatment plans that address identified goals.
Participate in relevant and ongoing professional training.