Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(PMHNP)works under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Director and in close coordination with other clinic personnel. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides Behavioral / Medical care to clinic patients including examination, diagnosis and treatment, with referral to specialists or hospitals where indicated.

Role Functions :

• Diagnosing, conducting, and prescribing medications for patients having psychiatric-mental health problems.
• Responsible for providing emergency psychiatric services, physician and psycho-social examinations of their patients.
• Developing appropriate treatment plan and providing effective management of patient care with proper evaluation.
• Consulting with patients and families having multiple and complex disorders; and working in a collaborative and integrative roles with primary healthcare providers.
• Performing invasive procedures.
• Educating patients on positive health promoting lifestyle choices and diseases, injury and illness prevention.

Minimum Qualification

Education : Master of Science Degree in Nursing with concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner required.

Experience : Must be licensed as a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to practice in the State of Louisiana, as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Obtain the medical education required to maintain certification or licensure.

Certification : Mental Health NP

In Person and Telehealth roles.

Excellent pay and benefits, role flexibility!