What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position at Tioga County Mental Health Clinic?
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our outpatient behavioral healthcare team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive mental health care to patients, focusing on their emotional and psychological well-being. You will work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care and support individuals in managing their mental health conditions.
Duties
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to evaluate mental health status and co-occurring substance use needs.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient evaluations.
- Provide psychiatric evaluations, and related medical documentation.
- Administer injections for psychiatric medications.
- Offer family planning guidance and support to patients.
- Offer smoking cessation guidance and support to patients.
- Maintain aseptic technique during procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care for patients
- Document all patient interactions accurately and timely in the medical record system.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.
- Current Nurse Practitioner license/certification in psychiatric nursing.
- Experience working with substance use disorders is highly desirable including medication assisted treatment.
- Proficient in conducting physical examinations and patient assessments.
- Strong skills in medical documentation and familiarity with electronic health records (EHR).
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to empathize with patients.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Additional Information:
- Malpractice insurance is required
- Full time is considered 35 hours per week; however hours and schedule are negotiable
- Payrate is negotiable based on experience
- Hybrid remote work is available
- Benefits are not available as this is a 1099 contract position
Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients by providing compassionate and effective mental health care.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $90.00 - $100.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Medical Specialty:
- Psychiatry
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Owego, NY 13827
Salary : $90 - $100