Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health•Claremont, NH

2d•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 embody the core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service, and be passionate about providing compassionate, affordable, high-quality care in the community. This role is crucial for the hospital's psychiatric mental healthcare and management efforts, requiring the ability to partner with multiple stakeholders on an interdisciplinary team and a commitment to optimizing critical access points for patients' 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 and 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.