Responsibilities

Mesilla Valley Hospital (UHS facility) is a free-standing psychiatric hospital in Las Cruces, New Mexico that provides mental health and drug & alcohol addiction services for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Mesilla Valley Hospital has been in operation since 1987, serving those in need of treatment for a variety of psychiatric and substance abuse issues. Mesilla Valley Hospital is a 120-bed facility, providing access to quality behavioral healthcare and substance abuse treatment to residents of New Mexico, West Texas and Arizona.

Mesilla Valley Hospital is looking for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team! 

Under the supervision of the attending Physician, the ideal candidate: performs psychiatric assessments for individuals under his/her care; adheres to documentation requirements as per hospital P/Ps and medical bylaws; provides individual therapy, family therapy and/or medication management as per hospital bylaws for patients under his/her care; participates and assumes leadership role during the interdisciplinary master treatment team meetings and directs the individualized patient treatment plan.; appropriately requests consultation when indicated; provides psychiatric consultations when requested. 

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

MSN, or DNP is required. Licensed as a Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state of New Mexico. Prior experience in hospital based psychiatric practice and outpatient psychiatric practice preferred. Must maintain active status with medical staff.

SKILLS

Strong clinical skills with expertise in Behavioral medicine. Excellent communication skills.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

· Challenging and rewarding work environment

· Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

· Competitive Compensation

· Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

· 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

· Generous Paid Time Off

· Free Basic Life Insurance

· Flexible shifts

· Tuition Reimbursement Program

· Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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