Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) ***Sign-On Bonus***

Growing Outpatient Psychiatric Practice Needs Psychiatric Provider

Walnut Creek Psychiatry is a growing psychiatric outpatient clinic committed to providing exceptional mental health care to individuals across Iowa. We specialize in psychiatry care and improving the mental well-being of individuals. We offer quality services in our office or through telemedicine. Walnut Creek Psychiatry is deeply committed to the care of all ages 4 and up.

We are looking for a full-time psychiatric nurse practitioner to join our team in Johnston, Iowa.

Job Responsibilities:

• Treating individuals across the lifespan.
• Helps patients by evaluating medical conditions and biopsychosocial needs.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, including prescription of psychotropic medications.
• Evaluate and assess using motivational interviewing of patient, family, and other persons; conducting physical examinations; observing behaviors; reviewing medical history and related documents; ordering laboratory tests and evaluating results.
• Develop treatment plans by determining nature and extent of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders and establishing treatment goals and methodologies.
• Utilizing psychotherapeutic methods and medications; discussing progress toward goals with patients; providing instructions; monitoring effect of medications; and supervising staff provision of services.
• Maintains interdisciplinary treatment by reviewing treatment plans and progress, and consulting and collaborating with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other health care providers.
• Assures quality and safe service for patients.
• Participates in learning opportunities.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Efficient documentation skills
• Active listening
• Motivational interviewing skills
• Empathetic and compassionate
• Decision-making skills
• Communication skills

Education, Experience, and Licensing:

• Must have a valid license for scope of practice.
• Current board certification
• Valid Iowa state license
• Valid DEA certificate

Compensation:

• ****SIGN-ON BONUS*****
• Competitive base salary + bonus
• 20 days PTO + 6 days of holiday pay annually
• Paid Maternal Leave
• $2000 CME allowance per year
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer contribution
• 401K with employer match
• Life Insurance
• Student Loan Repayment