Job Type
Part-time
Description
South Texas Mental Health Associates seeks to add a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to our rapidly growing team! We excel in providing compassionate, patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of post-training experience.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive healthcare, approximately 15 hours a week, to patients in residential and detox treatment in the Austin community . Your responsibilities will include conducting thorough assessments, diagnosing and treating common conditions, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal care.
Requirements
- Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations, including intake assessments & follow-up assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing support for individuals with mental health conditions.
- Create, communicate, and carry out treatment plans with the patient.
- Complete full and appropriate documentation to support professional billing for services.
- Interpret test results to diagnose any health issues and provide feedback to patients.
- Educate and counsel patients regarding medication compliance.
- Prescribe medications when clinically necessary.
- Communicate with patients regarding diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Communicate with and make referrals to PCPs and / or specialists as appropriate.
- Provide services at community partnership locations.
- Maintain required licensure, certifications, and CME credits.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications :
Must possess an active & unrestricted license to practice in the state of Texas.Must possess an unrestricted DEA license in the state(s) of practice.Preferred to possess a current board certification by a national certifying body as a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.Eligible for credentialing with all major insurance plans and to participate in Medicare.Excellent communication, patient relations, time management skills, and safety awareness are required.Computer literate and experienced with Electronic Medical Records.If you are a compassionate and skilled PMHNP looking to make a meaningful impact in the mental health field, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us provide exceptional care to our community.