Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Hold a degree as a PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) at the level needed to assess and prescribe medication collaboratively with a psychiatrist.
• Be licensed as a psychiatric APRN with a minimum of 2 years of outpatient/inpatient experience as a PMHNP-BC.
• Current APRN license in good standing.
• Current DEA registration with Schedule II prescribing authority.
• Board certified (PMHNP-BC).
• BLS

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in ADHD evaluation and treatment; experience with both pediatric and adult populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and maintains patient information and health history, including collateral information from parents, caregivers, teachers, or partners as appropriate.
• Conducts comprehensive ADHD diagnostic evaluations via telehealth using age-appropriate validated rating scales, interviews, and observations.
• Analyzes and evaluates patient data and findings to diagnose ADHD and to identify comorbid or overlapping conditions.
• Refers patients with comorbid psychiatric diagnoses to Alleviant's outpatient psychiatry clinic, and coordinates the transition of care.
• Provides ongoing follow-up care and medication management for patients whose primary diagnosis is ADHD.
• Prescribes and manages stimulant and non-stimulant medications in line with current clinical guidelines and State and Federal controlled-substance regulations, including PDMP review and lab testing.
• Adjusts treatment for developmental stage, including pediatric growth and appetite monitoring, adolescent transition, and adult presentations.
• Prepares and maintains confidential records and reports.
• Ensures treatment plans are devised, updated, and carried out.
• Works in collaboration with the Alleviant psychiatrist to develop treatment plans.
• Monitors the use of medications.
• Advises patients, families, and caregivers on the condition, treatment options, and school and workplace strategies.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the treatment regimen and the client's progress.
• Enforces all HIPAA compliance guidelines, including telehealth privacy and security standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.