Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner *Life Changing Family Care *is looking fora Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our organization! Our vision is enhance those we serve with commitment to care for the mind, body, and soul.
The PMHNP will provide psychiatric services to adult and youth clients.
*Our Mission* To help families change lives by giving the gift of loyalty and commitment to individuals and their family.
Promoting mental health and well-being for all individuals through education and training.
Changing lives one community at a time.
_*Duties and responsibilities: *_ ● Assess, diagnose, and treat adults, adolescents, and children experiencing symptoms of a behavioral health disorders.
● Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement and the state’s Nurse Practice Act.
● Collaborate with clients’ care team to coordinate the best client care.
● Responsible for timely and accurate completion of medical records and documentation, including assessment, treatment plan, progress notes, outcome measures, and billing entries.
● Counsel clients during appointments, as necessary.
● Design/participate in the development of individualized treatment plans, incorporating best and leading practices into treatment interventions.
● Examine or order laboratory or diagnostic tests for clients to provide information on general physical condition and mental disorders.
● Collaborate with guardians, relatives, and significant others on client’s conditions and treatment when clinically appropriate.
● Prepare and submit assessments, progress notes, reports, and summaries to entities/agencies (funders, insurance companies, etc.
) as required.
● Return calls and emails promptly (within 24 hours of receipt or sooner if clinically necessary) ● Respond to client emergencies and be accessible for LCFC staff.
● Responsible for making independent decisions based on protocols developed utilizing national guidelines for treatment interventions ● Responsible for maintaining professional customer relations with all agency staff and clients ● Attend all mandatory and clinical supervision meetings ● Records all services performed for accurate billing for services provided in compliance with all local, state and federal laws.
● Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Provides teaching and education to clinical staff, if requested.
● Follow all procedures and protocols as per Life Changing Family Care Services policy, federal and state regulations and standard practice.
● Actively participate in all agency and department education, training, and in-services to confirm understanding of new information or changes to established clinical policies and procedures Provide clinical assessments for patients seeking mental health care including diagnostic assessments, psychiatric workups, and treatment planning including medication management ● Work with individuals who are struggling with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction.
● Provide in person services at our Dayton location.
_*Qualifications: *_ ● 3+ years preferred as a psychiatric nurse practitioner with experience with mental health assessment, diagnosis, triage, managing common psychiatric medication and treatment plans, and managing crisis situations.
Any experience level will be considered.
● At least 1-2 years providing direct client care to persons receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders in any capacity.
● Ability to work with both adult and youth/child populations ● An unrestricted license and valid DEA number in Ohio.
● Independent licensure and/or working with Collaborating MD ● Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) ● Registration with state Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) ● No suspension/exclusion/debarment from participation in federal healthcare programs (e.
g.
, Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP) ● No adverse actions by any nursing board, hospital or other credentialing body in the past 3 years preferred.
● A master's or doctoral degree from an accredited university or graduate program in psychiatric mental health nursing ● The ability to provide telehealth? ● Maintain necessary credentials and licensure ● Experience in delivering high-quality, client-centered care ● Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality ● Proficient computer skills ● Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
● Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations ● Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action Benefits: - Competitive salary commensurate with experience - Paid time off and holidays - Continuing education opportunities for professional development If you are a dedicated Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner seeking an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health disorders, we invite you to apply.
Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temp-to-hire, Permanent Pay: From $80.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * Flexible schedule * Paid time off Standard shift: * Day shift Weekly schedule: * Monday to Friday * No weekends Work setting: * In-person Ability to Relocate: * Dayton, OH 45403: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person