Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP PACT hourly

Horizon Behavioral Heal•Lynchburg, VA

8h•Onsite

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. Work is performed under general supervision and guided by agency policies and procedures, quality assurance requirements, public and private payor guidelines, diagnostic guidelines, professional practices, ethical standards for client interactions, and state and federal licensure and accreditation regulations.

Requirements

Master of Science degree in Nursing/PMHNP from an accredited college or university.
Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with minimum education as determined and required by the relevant licensing board.
Current DEA registration.
Virginia licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health Practitioner—PMHNP).
Ability to drive and a valid driver's license.
Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training, including verbal de-escalation and physical skills techniques.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of psychiatric and nursing principles, standards, practices, and techniques; psychotropic medication administration precautions; individual therapy, counseling, and risk assessment; Virginia individual management guidelines; laws and procedures relating to hospital admission; and community resources, hospitalization options, treatment providers, and agencies serving people with mental illness.
Ability to use database systems and software effectively.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner; newly licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide medical, diagnostic, and treatment services to child or adult consumers in collaboration with agency psychiatrists.
Establish and maintain rapport with consumers and effective working relationships with staff, community partners, physicians, subordinates, and others encountered through the work.
Function calmly in stressful or crisis situations; assess risk and prioritize service demands.
Prepare and maintain patient medical records and reports in compliance with licensure regulations.
Conduct interviews; observe, assess, and record consumer behavior and functioning; and develop treatment and service plans.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing, including providing expert testimony in oral and written formats.
Travel to Horizon worksites and other locations as needed, transport clients, and provide services at other locations.
Attend trainings and Horizon meetings, which may require travel to various Horizon sites.
Participate in and successfully complete behavioral intervention training, including verbal de-escalation and physical skills techniques for use with consumers as needed.
Contribute to a collaborative team environment.