Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for conducting assessments and evaluations of clients and prescribing medication.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide psychiatric assessment/evaluations, and develop evaluation reports

• Request any necessary laboratory studies on clients as determined by results of screening or assessment

• Provide group therapy/medication management to clients taking psychiatric medications

• Be available (accessible) for consultation by telephone with staff regarding psychiatric condition of clients

• Discuss case with psychiatrist and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive client care plan.

• Submits health care plan and goals of individual clients for periodic review and evaluation by physician.

• Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.

• May refer clients to physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.

• Handles crisis intervention and counseling

Candidate must meet the following criteria -

• Strong interest in caring for a diverse patient population in a community-based organization

• Knowledge of theoretical and pharmacologic issues related to clinical treatment of common psychiatric disorders

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Current Nurse Practitioner licensure (Virginia preferred)

• Board certification as a PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)

• ANCC certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner preferred

• Minimum experience: one year providing high-quality health care to a diverse patient population, preferably within a community health center environment

• Strong computer skills including electronic health records

IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

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