Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Job Description
Job Description
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
This position may work out of Connect Health + Wellness Bassett or Ridgeway clinics but will support patients at each of our Primary Care sites.
Purpose: Every position at Connect Health + Wellness exists to support our mission: providing comprehensive medical and health-related services to the uninsured and underinsured populations in our service area. As a valued team member, your work must be consistently guided by and aligned with this mission.
Position Summary: The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) delivers compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care across the lifespan. This role involves collaboration within a multidisciplinary care team to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions, create individualized treatment plans, and support patients in managing their mental wellness.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care
- Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including history, mental status exams, and diagnostic evaluations.
- Develop, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans.
- Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications in accordance with clinical guidelines and applicable regulations.
- Provide psychotherapy (individual, group, or family), as appropriate.
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and preventive strategies.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Collaborate with primary care providers, social workers, and other team members to deliver integrated care.
- Actively participate in team meetings to review and adjust patient care plans.
- Serve as a resource for staff regarding behavioral health concerns.
Documentation
- Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Quality Improvement
- Engage in continuous quality improvement efforts to enhance clinical outcomes and service delivery.
- Stay informed on current best practices and evolving trends in psychiatric care.
Community Engagement
- Support mental health education and outreach efforts to reduce stigma and promote awareness.
- Collaborate with community organizations to improve access to behavioral health resources.
Other Duties
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor that are aligned with the mission and scope of this role.
Pay Range: $96,000 to $120,000
BENEFITS:
- Paid Holidays (8)
- Paid Time Off (160 hours annually)
- Simple IRA Plan (with company match)
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance including AD&D coverage provided by employer
- Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage provided by employer
- Other voluntary plans available
- Occurrence based liability coverage (Federal Tort Claims Act) and additional gap malpractice insurance
- Annual allowance for elective CME expenses, books, periodicals, professional memberships, and dues
- Up to five (5) days for elective CME provided annually
- Eligibility to participate with federal, state and local student loan repayment programs