Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP

Alleviant Health Centers•Bentonville, AR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner assesses and treats mental illness through evaluations and medication management, working collaboratively with the Medical Director. The position provides safe, effective, compassionate care consistent with state and federal regulations, company policies and procedures, and the practitioner’s scope of practice. This is an in-person role at the Alleviant Bentonville, Arkansas clinic. The practitioner provides clinical services including medication management, infusions, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and psychotherapy. The role also supports patient education, community outreach, referral development, collaboration with other professionals, and compliance with infection-control and HIPAA requirements. Facility hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., although individual schedules may vary. The work environment is described as positive, encouraging, and teamwork-oriented.

Requirements

Hold a PMHNP degree at the level required by the State Board of Nursing to assess and prescribe medication collaboratively with a psychiatrist.
Be licensed as a psychiatric APRN.
Have a current APRN license in good standing.
Have at least two years of outpatient or inpatient experience as a PMHNP-BC.
Have a minimum of two years of clinical and administrative experience.
Be board certified.
Have BLS certification.
Have ACLS certification.
Demonstrate knowledge of the healthcare industry, including health plans, MSOs, CMS, and federal regulations.
Have excellent analytical, written, and oral skills.
Demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, interpersonal and listening skills, and the ability to interact effectively with people of varied backgrounds and experience.
Have strong customer service and time-management skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Demonstrate professional ethics and knowledge of confidentiality and regulatory compliance practices.
Be able to work under stressful conditions requiring high concentration and energy.

Responsibilities

Gather and maintain patient information and health histories.
Conduct patient assessments, interviews, and observations.
Analyze and evaluate patient data and findings, and diagnose the nature and condition of mental disorders.
Provide medication management, infusions, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and psychotherapy.
Prepare and maintain confidential records and reports.
Devise, update, and carry out treatment plans.
Collaborate with the Medical Director and/or Chief Medical Officer to develop treatment plans.
Monitor medication use.
Advise families about patient conditions and treatment.
Refer clients to community resources or specialists when necessary.
Evaluate treatment effectiveness and client progress.
Keep current with developments in the field through professional literature, courses, and contact with other social service agencies.
Provide consultation to other professions using psychological approaches.
Organize community education workshops at the facility and attend selected local community programs.
Build a referral base by visiting local providers.
Participate in educational outreach activities, such as provider luncheons.
Contribute industry-relevant tips to the facility newsletter and community blog.
Follow company policies and CDC infection-control guidelines.
Provide patient education and answer questions from prospective patients and referring physicians.
Enforce HIPAA compliance guidelines.
Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organization’s ongoing needs.