What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner position at Serenity Center of Youngstown LLC?
About us
The Serenity Center is a patient-centered behavioral health and addiction recovery practice offering mental health and addiction medication management, counseling, and therapy.
The Serenity Center is looking for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat mental health conditions for a busy behavioral health and addiction recovery outpatient practice. You will be both a mental health practitioner and an educator, supporting prevention and management practices and helping people lead healthy lives. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so a team spirit and positive attitude are a must! Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate/examine patients and their medical records
- Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, urine drug screens, etc.)
- Diagnose mental health conditions and addictions
- Propose treatments
- Prescribe medications
- Maintain accurate records and schedules
- Inform patients about their mental health conditions and prescribed medications
- Education of patients and their family members
- Promote good health practices
Skills
- Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner in a clinic, hospital, ER or other setting
- Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong ethics
- Team spirit with a positive attitude
- Patience and cool-headedness
- Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
- Valid nurse practitioner license
- Master’s degree
Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
** The Serenity Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical Specialty:
- Psychiatry
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner License (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in North Lima, OH 44452