Pediatric Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinic Job Req 91642
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Providing high quality psychiatric and mental health services to meet the needs of their patients is the mission of this Mental Health clinic in the Albuquerque area. The Nurse Practitioner in this Psychiatric role has the skills and education needed to diagnose, treat, and manage the care of those who come to them for behavioral health and addiction services. This is a full time position with the opportunity for flexible hours. PLEASE NOTE: New PNP grads with RN Psych experience and their Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification will be considered for this position.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry and Mental Health Job:
Interview patients and assess their complaints and issues
Screen patients to rule out physical illness
Diagnose patient conditions through examination and evaluation
Provide appropriate counseling and therapies for the patient
Prescribe medications based on laboratory results, diagnostic studies, therapeutic measures, and followup care
Track patient progress and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers regarding plans of care and treatment
Provide mental health education and ongoing support and followup care for patients and their families
Qualifications
Qualifications for the Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry and Mental Health Job:
Current RN and ARNP licenses in the State of New Mexico
Current national nurse practitioner certification
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification
Active DEA registration
Bilingual Spanish/English, preferred
Education Requirements
Education Requirements for the Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry and Mental Health Job:
Masters degree in Nursing with a concentration in a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program
Hospital/Clinic Description
This mental health services outpatient clinic prides itself on providing high quality mental health care in a trustful and respectful environment. Their team provides psychiatric evaluation for adult and geriatric patients, medication management, psychotherapy, and dementia screening.
For more information, please contact Sharla Jepkes, Candidate Manager, Melnic Healthcare Providers Community, at sharla@melnic.com or (800) 886-7906. Thank you.
Experience
Experience Requirements for the Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry and Mental Health Job:
Nurse Practitioner Mental Health and Psychiatry experience
PLEASE NOTE: New PNP grads with RN Psych experience and their Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification will be considered for this position.
Skills
adult; nurse practitioner; outpatient; Psych
