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GetWell Health System
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Behavioral Health - Part Time
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$34,938 / year median in Indiana
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Behavioral Health
- Part Time GetWell Health System Jeffersonville, IN Job Details Part-time $55
- $60 an hour 17 hours ago Qualifications Psychiatry RN License Interpersonal skills Master's degree Advanced practice provider
Full Job Description Company:
GetWell Healthsystems Location:
Jeffersonville, Indiana Job Type:
Part-Time Department:
Behavioral Health /Psychiatry Work Setting:
Onsite Position Summary GetWell Healthsystems is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing Behavioral Health team at our onsite Jeffersonville, Indiana location . The provider will be responsible for conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, providing medication management, monitoring patient progress, and coordinating care with other members of the healthcare team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a patient-centered approach to behavioral healthcare. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and behavioral health assessments. Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad range of psychiatric and behavioral health conditions. Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient's clinical needs. Provide psychiatric medication management, including initiating, adjusting, and monitoring medications. Monitor treatment effectiveness, patient progress, and potential medication side effects. Evaluate and manage conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, mood disorders, and other behavioral health conditions. Order and review laboratory testing and diagnostic studies when clinically appropriate. Provide education to patients regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment options, and wellness strategies. Collaborate with therapists, case managers, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated care. Make appropriate referrals for therapy, specialty care, addiction treatment, or higher levels of psychiatric care when necessary. Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic health record (EHR). Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and treatment planning. Follow applicable Indiana laws, prescribing requirements, HIPAA regulations, and professional standards. Provide compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care to all patients. Qualifications- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a Psychiatric-Mental Health specialization.
PMHNP-BC
certification. Active RN license. DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one. Previous psychiatric or behavioral health experience preferred. Experience with psychiatric medication management preferred. Qualifications- Physician Assistant Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Pay:
$55.00- $60.