Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Bilingual
About The Position
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management services in coordination with outpatient Behavioral Health services. The role serves adult and youth clients with behavioral health issues in a variety of clinical settings during scheduled hours. The position is based at Desert Mission Health Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Spanish bilingual ability is preferred. The PMHNP assesses, diagnoses, and treats behavioral health disorders; prescribes and manages medication; collaborates with treatment teams and, when clinically appropriate, clients’ guardians, relatives, and significant others; and maintains timely, accurate clinical records and billing documentation. The role also contributes to individualized treatment planning, quality improvement, staff education when requested, and compliance with NOAH policies, regulations, and clinical protocols.
Requirements
- 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.
- 1–2 years providing direct client care to people receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders.
- Ability to work with adult and youth/child populations.
- Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric Mental Health as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
- Unrestricted Arizona license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN).
- Valid DEA number and unrestricted DEA license in Arizona.
- Arizona state-issued Controlled Substance Registration (CSR).
- Registration with the state Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) where direct services will be provided.
- Must not be suspended, excluded, or debarred from participation in federal health care programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP.
- Maintain credentials and licensure.
- Pass a pre-employment background check and drug testing.
- Have a current Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card or pass fingerprint clearance within 7 days following hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish ability.
- 3+ years of experience as a psychiatric provider.
- Experience with telemedicine.
Responsibilities
- Provide outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management during scheduled hours.
- Assess, diagnose, and treat adults, adolescents, and children experiencing symptoms of behavioral health disorders.
- Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments for mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
- Collaborate with counselors, social workers, and other treatment team members to coordinate client care.
- Complete medical records in a timely and accurate manner, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, outcome measures, and billing entries.
- Counsel clients during appointments as necessary.
- Design or participate in developing individualized treatment plans and incorporate best and leading practices into treatment interventions.
- Examine clients or order laboratory and diagnostic tests to assess general physical condition and mental disorders.
- Collaborate with guardians, relatives, and significant others about client conditions and treatment when clinically appropriate.
- Prepare and submit assessments, progress notes, reports, and summaries to entities or agencies as required.
- Return calls and emails within 24 hours or sooner when clinically necessary.
- Make independent decisions based on protocols developed using national treatment guidelines.
- Maintain positive customer relations with agency staff and clients.
- Maintain medical records and submit at least 10% of records to the supervising Psychiatrist for biweekly review.
- Record services accurately for billing in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and payor rules; submit billing documents promptly.
- Look for ways to improve and promote quality.
- Provide teaching and education to clinical staff if requested.
- Follow NOAH procedures and protocols, federal and state regulations, and standard practice.
- Participate in agency and department education, training, and in-services.
- Attend, participate in, or assist with meetings, trainings, community outreach activities, continuing education opportunities, and other required activities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
