Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP

Muslim Community & Health Center•Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including assessments, diagnosis, medication management, and treatment planning. The ideal candidate will be comfortable seeing both adults and pediatric patients in a community health setting. This role works collaboratively with behavioral health and primary care teams to deliver integrated, patient-centered care.

Requirements

Holds a valid DEA & WI license for Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP)
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin
Completion of a Master’s or Doctorate Degree from an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (P/MH NP) Program
Certified as a P/MH NP by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
Working knowledge of the social and cultural factors associated with the community’s use of social and health care services
Ability to understand patient attitudes and needs, develop and orient program goals and concepts accordingly, and to work effectively toward their accomplishment with all staff members
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, officials, the public, patients, other private and public organizational representatives, health care personnel and community groups and organizations
Ability to work under pressure, maintain personal composure, evaluate situations and act/react appropriately, and use tact in dealing with visitors, patients and difficult situations
Ability to identify and maintain confidential material

Responsibilities

Provide primary mental health care services to pediatric and adult patients and their families, with an emphasis on mental health promotion, prevention, diagnosis, and management of both acute and chronic mental health conditions.
Work both independently and collaboratively with psychiatrist, counselors, and other members of the care team to deliver holistic, patient-centered care.
Deliver psychiatric services in accordance with Chapter 441 of the Wisconsin Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act.
Prescribe medications consistent with Chapter 8 “Nurse Prescriber Prescriptive Authority Act” of the State of Wisconsin.
Collaborate closely and consult with psychiatrist on staff as a Nurse Prescriber.
Obtain comprehensive health histories and perform neurological exams when indicated; diagnose and, in partnership with patients and families, manage acute and chronic mental health conditions.
Provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including prescribing psychoactive medications for the treatment of mental illness and emotional disorders, and offering therapy using evidence-based best practices.
Educate patients and families on health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention.
Order, conduct, and interpret diagnostic studies and laboratory tests within the psychiatric/mental health scope of practice.
Prepare and maintain accurate behavioral health records and patient reports.
Participate in the training of nursing students, nurse practitioners, medical students, and residents.
Serve as a consultation resource on mental health care to patients, families, clinic staff, and the broader community.