Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide consultation weekly to behavioral health care management team members on staff, such as LCSW’s, LMHC’s, Master’s Level Therapists, etc.
- Provide consultation and education as needed to other providers, such as physicians and other APP practitioners in the organization.
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments
- Diagnose and treat mental health disorders
- Prescribe medications and other treatments as necessary
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations, prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, and provide supportive therapy as clinically indicated.
- Document patient care in electronic medical records and ensure compliance with regulations and standards
- Educate patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options
- Participate in Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Improvement (QI) activities, including regularly scheduled meetings, clinical audits and peer review.
- Advise the Risk Manager and/or Chief Medical Officer of any situations that may adversely impact the efficiency of the medical or behavioral health department.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative, fellow peers, and other work related outside agencies.
- At all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with supervisors, subordinates, colleagues, clients and the community.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Graduate of an accredited school
- Current New York and/or Pennsylvania State Licensure
- Successful completion of BLS course required
- Holds and maintains board certification in field
- PMHNP-BC certification
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems
- Knowledge of current mental health laws and ethical standards
- Experience with diverse patient populations
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care