Mental Health Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Hold a PMHNP degree at the level required by the State Board of Nursing to assess and prescribe medication collaboratively with a psychiatrist.
• Be licensed as a psychiatric APRN.
• Have a current APRN license in good standing.
• Have at least two years of outpatient or inpatient experience as a PMHNP-BC.
• Have a minimum of two years of clinical and administrative experience.
• Be board certified.
• Have BLS certification.
• Have ACLS certification.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the healthcare industry, including health plans, MSOs, CMS, and federal regulations.
• Have excellent analytical, written, and oral skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, interpersonal and listening skills, and the ability to interact effectively with people of varied backgrounds and experience.
• Have strong customer service and time-management skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrate professional ethics and knowledge of confidentiality and regulatory compliance practices.
• Be able to work under stressful conditions requiring high concentration and energy.

Responsibilities

• Gather and maintain patient information and health histories.
• Conduct patient assessments, interviews, and observations.
• Analyze and evaluate patient data and findings, and diagnose the nature and condition of mental disorders.
• Provide medication management, infusions, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and psychotherapy.
• Prepare and maintain confidential records and reports.
• Devise, update, and carry out treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director and/or Chief Medical Officer to develop treatment plans.
• Monitor medication use.
• Advise families about patient conditions and treatment.
• Refer clients to community resources or specialists when necessary.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness and client progress.
• Keep current with developments in the field through professional literature, courses, and contact with other social service agencies.
• Provide consultation to other professions using psychological approaches.
• Organize community education workshops at the facility and attend selected local community programs.
• Build a referral base by visiting local providers.
• Participate in educational outreach activities, such as provider luncheons.
• Contribute industry-relevant tips to the facility newsletter and community blog.
• Follow company policies and CDC infection-control guidelines.
• Provide patient education and answer questions from prospective patients and referring physicians.
• Enforce HIPAA compliance guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organization’s ongoing needs.