Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP)

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides outpatient psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy for adult and child psychiatric and chemical dependency clients and their families under the supervision of a licensed psychiatrist and in full participation with the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: 401K w/ 20% company matching 11 paid holidays Competitive wages Generous PTO Employee discounts (YMCA) Employee referral program HSA/FSA accounts Medical, dental, and vision insurance Tuition assistance up to $5250/year Loan repayments $200/month Casual Fridays Company paid life insurance policy Company paid long term disability Optional insurances (short term disability) Employee recognition events Employee Assistance Program Free health screenings VITAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Identifies, evaluates and assesses the mental health needs of the client.
Works with individuals, families, and groups to assess the emotional, social, and physical health needs in developing treatment plans for clients.
Prescribes appropriate interventions and medications for clients.
Consults with general medical professionals regarding the psychiatric condition of their patients.
Documents all diagnoses ensuring that all aspects of disease progression and manifestation are documented.
Seeks consultation/supervision in complicated cases that appear to be outside of the practitioner's clinical expertise.
Nurse Practitioner may provide in patient care coverage for Porter-Starke Services, Inc.
as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Masters degree in Nursing from an accredited university.
Current licensure with Psychiatric speciality and prescriptive practice.
Experience or training in mental health and/or chemical dependency treatment is required.
Licensed nurse practitioner license is required.
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