Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

About the position

A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is a licensed professional who practices as an independent clinician in mental health. They perform a wide range of clinical duties as advanced nurse practitioners, providing care to adults and families in mental and behavioral health settings. Additionally, PMHNP or APRN are required to corroborate with a psychiatrist. PMHPs and APRNs play a vital role in mental healthcare, conducts thorough mental health assessments, accurately diagnose conditions, and effectively ordering and interpreting tests, ensuring clients in mental health receive the best possible treatment.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of clinical duties within the scope of practice under the guidance of a Director of Psychiatry or Chief Medical Officer.
• Provide psychiatric care for clients.
• Consult with corroborating psychiatrist on cases that are beyond the scope of qualification of PHMNP.
• Put all relevant patient data in medical records and case presentations.
• Provide guidance and consultation to the clinic's nursing as well as interdisciplinary staff for the wellbeing of clients.
• Ensure quality performance metrics are met.
• Work with multi-disciplinary team to ensure proper diagnosis and therapeutic treatment planning.
• Develop appropriate treatment plans and provide effective management of client care with proper evaluation.
• Order, perform and interpret tests.
• Prescribe medication for acute and chronic conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments.
• Diagnose and treat illnesses.
• Educate patients and families about wellbeing and self-care.
• Promote healthcare and health maintenance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possess bachelor's degree in nursing followed by a master's degree in Psychiatric or Mental Health Nursing from a state approved and accredited school for professional nursing training.
• At least two years' experience practicing as a PMHP.
• Possess and maintain PMHP licensure in MO, which must be unrestricted, current, complete, and active.
• Proficient in the English Language, both in writing and speaking.
• Obtain Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification from the American Nurse Credentialing Center or licensure.
• Possess strong computer skills, including working with word processing and data entering applications.
• Ability to work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds.