What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position at Walworth County?
Job Summary
This position is responsible for providing comprehensive mental health care services to patients across the lifespan. The Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with mental illness and substance abuse disorders.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients' mental health needs
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
- Crisis intervention and emergency response
- Oversight of clinical case management and referrals
- Maintenance of accurate and timely documentation in patient records
