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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.
$126,670 / year median in Ohio
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Essential Functions:
o Make Psychiatric assessment and evaluation of clients both face to face and through telemedicine. o Prescribe medication in an effort to reduce mental health symptoms when needed. o Review and approve individualized service plans and other needed assessment forms. o Complete requested paperwork such as SSI forms, school forms, etc in a timely fashion. o Provide emergency psychiatric services, including emergency coverage as needed 24 hours a day on call. o Consult with individual program directors and staff on clients, programs and services at the various sites. o Collaborate with the Agency Pediatrician to provide consistent quality care. o In times of need, the Psychiatrist/Nurse Practitioner may be asked to complete related duties other than those indicated above as assigned by the Leadership team including the President and CEO, the Vice Presidents and the Director of Integrated Care.Performance/Physical Requirements:
- Work is performed at various locations throughout OhioGuidestone
- English reading and writing skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, organizational and supervisory skills
- Computer skills a must
- Interacts verbally with clients, families, co-workers, and representatives from outside agencies
- Attention to detail and confidentiality
- Maintain 65% productivity.
Qualifications:
Licensed Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Board Certified required. Three years of experience is a plus. Must have a valid Ohio Drivers and safe driving record. What we offer Stable non-profit organization with 160+ year track record! Clear career ladder for development path in various roles Opportunity to earn monthly $$$ bonus (on select clinical/therapist and BHS roles only) Competitive medical benefits including a low-premium medical plan option for employee or employee + children! Free CEU trainings 10 paid holidays (some are exchangeable) Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations 401(k) with employer match option Employment Assistance Program (EAP) Mileage reimbursement Free licensure supervision Recognition and rewards We also care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings. #LI-VS1Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health and Wellness Programs