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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Denis Development

#BLS #CPR #Mental Health #Medicaid #Psychiatric Nursing #New York State License #Evidence-Based Practice #Psychiatric Disorders #PMHNP-BC

Quick overview

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and individualized treatment plans including medication management. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements summary

Requires a Master's Degree in Nursing with a PMHNP focus and a valid New York State Nurse Practitioner license. A minimum of two years of experience in mental health or psychiatric nursing is required.

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Job description

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment to patients within the mental health framework.
This role requires a compassionate and knowledgeable professional who can perform assessments, establish diagnoses, and develop treatment plans, including medication management and psychotherapy.
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with other healthcare providers to ensure a holistic approach to patient care, advocating for mental health needs while fostering a supportive and healing environment.
Bilingual Spanish speaking Psych NPs already enrolled in Medicaid encouraged to apply.
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evaluations to establish diagnoses.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management and therapy.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes.
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding mental health conditions and treatment options.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care in accordance with agency policies.
Participate in case reviews and staff meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment strategies.
Stay current with evidence-based practices in psychiatric care and incorporate into clinical practice.
EDUCATION REQUIRED: Master's Degree in Nursing with a focus in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
EXPERIENCES AND/OR SKILLS REQUIRED: Minimum of two (2) years experience in mental health or psychiatric nursing.
Diverse experience dealing with various psychiatric disorders.
Demonstrated ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and critical thinking abilities.
Basic computer proficiency for documentation and communication needs.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Current certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State.
Current CPR/ BLS certification.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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