Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Behavioral Health - Part Time
About The Position
GetWell Healthsystems is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing Behavioral Health team at our onsite Jeffersonville, Indiana location. The provider will be responsible for conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, providing medication management, monitoring patient progress, and coordinating care with other members of the healthcare team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a patient-centered approach to behavioral healthcare.
Requirements
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a Psychiatric-Mental Health specialization.
- Current and unrestricted Indiana APRN license.
- Current PMHNP-BC certification.
- Active RN license.
- DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one.
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Current and unrestricted Indiana Physician Assistant license.
- Current NCCPA certification.
- DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one.
Nice To Haves
- Previous psychiatric or behavioral health experience preferred.
- Experience with psychiatric medication management preferred.
- Previous experience in psychiatry, behavioral health, addiction medicine, or a related specialty preferred.
- Strong psychiatric assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of psychiatric medications and evidence-based treatment approaches.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish strong therapeutic relationships with patients.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records.
- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered behavioral healthcare.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and behavioral health assessments.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad range of psychiatric and behavioral health conditions.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient's clinical needs.
- Provide psychiatric medication management, including initiating, adjusting, and monitoring medications.
- Monitor treatment effectiveness, patient progress, and potential medication side effects.
- Evaluate and manage conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, mood disorders, and other behavioral health conditions.
- Order and review laboratory testing and diagnostic studies when clinically appropriate.
- Provide education to patients regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment options, and wellness strategies.
- Collaborate with therapists, case managers, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated care.
- Make appropriate referrals for therapy, specialty care, addiction treatment, or higher levels of psychiatric care when necessary.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and treatment planning.
- Follow applicable Indiana laws, prescribing requirements, HIPAA regulations, and professional standards.
- Provide compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care to all patients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
