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.
Job Overview We are a private practice, mostly telehealth. We come into the office at least once per week,. We serve LGBTQAI community and offer supportive therapy and medication management to patients 6 and up. We need Monday through Friday until 8 pm most days, weekends optional . 32-40 hours per week, choose your own days. (For example, you could take Mondays off, or work a short day on Fridays.) What makes us different? Our appointments are as long as you need them to be. We see our patients as frequently as needed, our patient load is small and we focus on building rapport. Our patient outcomes are great because we can spend as much time as we want with our patients. This is not a high stress PMHNP job, churning out patients--and we've worked hard to make it that way. This is W-2 position. We have a knowledgeable clinic manager and medical assistants to help you with admin tasks. You don't do your own PAs. Only see patients you feel are a good match for your skills. We have a good group of NPs who collaborate with care. Please note, if you are not specifically interested in our business and what we do, please do not bother applying.
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holisticwell.org before applying Responsibilities Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments, including patient history, mental status examinations, and diagnostic evaluations using ICD-10 coding standards. Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating psychopharmacology, therapy, and other evidence-based interventions. Prescribe and monitor medications such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, and botulinum toxin treatments when appropriate. Collaborate with physicians, social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care. Provide telehealth services utilizing EMR systems like Epic or eClinicalWorks to expand access to mental health resources. Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications for optimal recovery. Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations and ensure all records are up-to-date in electronic health record (EHR) systems. Skills Proven experience working with diverse populations including children, geriatrics, or individuals with developmental disabilities. Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology, including medication administration and monitoring for side effects. Strong interest in providing therapy (training provided). Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Tebra for documentation and patient management. Ability Skilled in diagnostic evaluation using
ICD-9/ICD-10
Excellent communication skills for patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and documentation clarity. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to transforming mental health care through innovation and compassion!
Pay:
$80.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Professional development assistance
