Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Compass Health Center•Brookfield, WI

16d

About The Position

As the largest provider of PHP/IOP programs and psychiatric services in Illinois, Compass Health Center is one of the fastest-growing behavioral health organizations in the country. We are thrilled to expand our exceptionally innovative and highly distinguished programs that redefine our industry and raise the standard for comprehensive care. We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about addressing the current nationwide behavioral health crisis, while working on interdisciplinary treatment teams within an organization that is redefining the standard of comprehensive PHP/IOP care. You will play a pivotal role in a growing, mission-driven environment that accommodates provider autonomy to create innovative and individualized treatments for each patient. This role will be focused on treating patients in our child and adolescent programs.

Requirements

Licensed or possess the ability to obtain license as an Advance Practiced Nurse in the State of Wisconsin
ANCC National Board Certification in Psychiatry- PMHNP Certification
Prescriptive Authority
DEA license
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin
DNP or MSN from an accredited Nursing Program
CPR certified
Experience with patients in crisis
4-5 years’ experience prescribing

Nice To Haves

Experience with multiple specialties including mood and anxiety, mental health and substance use, OCD and complex anxiety, and trauma

Responsibilities

Performing complete initial psychiatric evaluation on patient to determine diagnosis and develop plan of care including medication prescription, if indicated
Revising, prescribing, and implementing therapeutic regimen using an interdisciplinary approach
Monitoring patient progress and providing collaborative treatment and communication with the treatment team
Providing timely documentation of each encounter with a patient
Ensuring patient/family education regarding clinical condition and relevant aspects of care
Working in collaboration with treatment team members to ensure quality of care and consideration of services
Maintaining required level of continuing education and preferred development activities
Using interpersonal and communication skills that enable one to establish and maintain professional relations with patients, families, colleagues and other members of the healthcare team