Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Changing Minds Psychiatry Las Vegas, NV Job Details Full-time From $125,000 a year 13 hours ago Qualifications APRN Individual therapy Master's degree in nursing Master's degree Working with children Case management Advanced practice provider Full Job Description Changing Minds Psychiatry is looking for an additional outstanding clinician who wants the benefit of private practice without the management headaches associated with owning one's business. If you are interested in working in a dynamic and growing organization please feel free to contact us. We welcome resumes and CV for clinicians. We currently have clinical positions available including: Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, 1 year+ experience Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, 1 year+ experience Feel free to fax resumes and/ or CV to 702-405-6066. Mental Health Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Job Description SUMMARY Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (PMH-APRNs) offer primary care services to the psychiatric-mental health population. PMH-APRNs assess, diagnose, and treat individuals and families with psychiatric disorders or the potential for such disorders using their full scope of therapeutic skills, including the prescription of medication and administration of psychotherapy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Diagnose and treat common acute psychiatric problems, illness, and crises Psychopharmacologic management in collaboration with psychiatrist Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy Care for and counsel clients with common identified chronic psychiatric conditions Coordinate and integrate multidisciplinary services for clients with complex psychiatric problems Monitor common health care problems and refer for specialized medical treatment as needed Provide comprehensive family psychiatric-mental health education Work with clients and their families in anticipation of developmental milestones, life cycle events Perform or recommend age-appropriate screening procedures Promote wellness-oriented self-care Advocate for family psychiatric-mental health clients and their families

SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

The Professional Role Uses scientific theories and research to implement the nurse practitioner role Prioritizes, coordinates, and meets multiple needs and requests of culturally diverse patients. Recognized the importance of participating in professional organizations Maintains current knowledge about the role of the nurse practitioner in case management and is fiscally responsible with resources Incorporates professional/ legal standards into practice Seeks consultation when appropriate to enhance one's own practice Shows respect for the inherent dignity of every human being, whatever their age, gender, religion, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, and ethnicity Maintain continuing competency Manages the phases of the nurse practitioner- patient relationship Applies therapeutic communication strategies based on theories and research evidence to reduce emotions distress, facilitate cognitive and behavioral change, and foster personal growth Monitors own emotional and behavioral responses to others and uses this self-awareness to enhance the therapeutic relationship Identified and maintains professional boundaries to preserve the integrity of the therapeutic process Monitor relevant research to improve quality care

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

Master's degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing from an accredited college or university

License Required:

Possession of a current valid unrestricted license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse issued by the State of Nevada, Board of Nursing; Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; sit and pass the ANCC national certification exam and maintain licensure and certification while practicing. Ability to be credentialed with Medicaid and Medicare is a must! Must carry and maintain individual malpractice insurance.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $125,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person