Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Overview

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you’ll assess mental health needs, develop treatment plans, and support patients across appropriate care settings. You’ll combine sound clinical judgment with clear, compassionate communication and collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate care.

Your impact

Thoughtful assessment and follow-up help patients and their care teams make informed decisions and support continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations; document findings in medical records using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Develop and monitor care plans, prescribe medications within applicable scope and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations, and apply psychopharmacology knowledge
• Communicate with patients, families, and care teams while protecting privacy and following Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements

Qualifications

• Required qualifications include nurse practitioner credentials and authorization to practice under applicable state requirements, plus knowledge of nursing, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, patient assessment, and medication administration.
• Demonstrated psychiatry or behavioral health experience is preferred; experience with children, older adults, memory care, or individuals with disabilities is also valuable

Pay: Up to $124,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person