Nurse Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• For Nurse Practitioner Candidates: Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in New Mexico
• Board certification as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP preferred) or relevant behavioral health experience
• For Physician Assistant Candidates: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in New Mexico
• NCCPA certification required
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of psychiatric medications and behavioral health treatment modalities
• Ability to build therapeutic relationships with patients and families
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to manage a patient panel efficiently in an outpatient setting
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care
• Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
• Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
• Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.

Nice To Haves

• Behavioral health or psychiatry experience preferred
• Experience in outpatient behavioral health, psychiatry, or related mental health setting preferred
• Experience with psychiatric assessment, psychopharmacology, and treatment planning preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including history, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care for behavioral health patients.
• Diagnose and manage common mental health disorders, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and other psychiatric conditions within scope of practice.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and wellness strategies.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care providers, counselors, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Provide occasional behavioral health consultations for patients in the Emergency Department and hospitalized patients, as requested, including assessment, treatment recommendations, and coordination of follow-up care.
• Work collaboratively with Emergency Department physicians, hospitalists, and other consulting providers to facilitate appropriate disposition, admission, discharge planning, and continuity of behavioral health services.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support clinic performance goals.
• Facilitate referrals to higher levels of care or specialty services as appropriate.
• Comply with all hospital policies, regulatory standards, and professional practice guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical protocols, and population health strategies.
• Engage in community education and outreach activities to improve mental health awareness.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation in the electronic health record.
• Participate in shared call responsibilities (as applicable).