What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner in Mental Health Position position at Headlight?
Our Team
At Headlight, we pride ourselves on being a collaborative and supportive team. Our clinicians work together to provide exceptional care to our clients, and we strive to create a positive and inclusive work environment. As a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will be part of a dynamic team that prioritizes patient care and well-being.
Job Responsibilities
As a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will be responsible for diagnosing and treating mental health and emotional disorders, offering individual and group therapy, prescribing and monitoring medications when necessary, maintaining detailed records of patient visits and progress, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. You will also educate patients and families about mental health and emotional disorders and participate in community outreach and education.
Requirements
At Headlight, we pride ourselves on being a collaborative and supportive team. Our clinicians work together to provide exceptional care to our clients, and we strive to create a positive and inclusive work environment. As a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will be part of a dynamic team that prioritizes patient care and well-being.
Job Responsibilities
As a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will be responsible for diagnosing and treating mental health and emotional disorders, offering individual and group therapy, prescribing and monitoring medications when necessary, maintaining detailed records of patient visits and progress, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. You will also educate patients and families about mental health and emotional disorders and participate in community outreach and education.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing, with a specialty in Psychiatric Nursing
- Board Certification via ANCC or AANP
- Valid state licensure as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (based on clinic location)
- Active DEA in the state your prescribing (based on clinic location)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work as part of a team
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) Proficiency: Must have demonstrated experience in utilizing electronic health record systems efficiently to manage patient data, document clinical information, and access patient histories. Familiarity with NextGen is highly desirable.
