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Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
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What they do
A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner provides mental health and nursing care to patients with psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. Diagnoses mental illness, develops treatment plans and prescribes medications. Teaches patient's family about the patient's condition. Works at hospitals with dedicated mental health unit, fully dedicated psychiatric hospital or in independent practice working from nursing homes and physicians' offices.
$131,878 / year median in Florida
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Our work environment includes:
Modern office setting Growth opportunities Relaxed atmosphere On-the-job training Safe work environmentResponsibilities:
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments of patients
- Develop and implement treatment plans for patients with mental health disorders
- Prescribe and manage medications for patients
- Provide psychotherapy and counseling to individuals, families, and groups
- Monitor and evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care
- Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions and treatment options
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
Requirements:
- Valid Nurse Practitioner license with specialization in psychiatric-mental health
- Master's degree in Nursing or related field
- Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Experience working in a psychiatric or mental health setting
- Knowledge of utilization review processes and procedures
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality
- Proficiency in Spanish and English medical terminology and documentation
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills