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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Dijination LLC
Mc Kinney, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/24/2025

Position Title: Nurse Practitioner with Mental Health Expertise

Position Summary:

Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Service (ACAPS), a leading medical practice dedicated to comprehensive mental healthcare, is seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team and deliver compassionate care to a diverse patient population.

Job Responsibilities:

Outpatient Setting:

  • Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, including history taking, mental status examinations, and ordering diagnostic tests (if applicable).
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and others.
  • Prescribe medications and manage medication regimens for mental health conditions.
  • Provide patient education and counseling on coping mechanisms, healthy lifestyle choices, and mental health self-management.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed patient medical records.

Inpatient Setting (if applicable):

  • Collaborate with physicians on patient care plans for hospitalized patients with mental health conditions.
  • Perform mental health assessments, including history taking, mental status examinations, and monitoring vital signs.
  • Manage and adjust treatment plans as needed based on patient progress.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests (if applicable).
  • Educate patients and families about their condition and treatment plan.
  • Document patient care comprehensively in the electronic health record (EHR).

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Active license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Texas.
  • Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP) or a related field.
  • National certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a PMHNP in a combined outpatient and inpatient setting (or demonstrably relevant experience in mental health care).

Skills Required:

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
  • Strong clinical judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Adaptability and flexibility to work in both outpatient and inpatient settings (if applicable).
  • Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered mental healthcare.
  • Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Compensation:

  • Competitive compensation based on a per-patient percentage model.

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to practice in a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment focused on mental health.
  • Flexible scheduling options (negotiable).
  • Make a real impact on the lives of patients struggling with mental health challenges.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

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