Bilingual Spanish Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner- New Grads welcomed

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate bilingual (Spanish-speaking) Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team. Bilingual in Spanish is required for this role. This position is a 1099 contract. The ideal candidate for this role will provide comprehensive psychiatric care services to diverse patient populations, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and those in acute care settings. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), you will conduct thorough psychiatric assessments, diagnose mental health conditions, develop treatment plans, prescribe psychotropic medications, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic, patient-centered care. Your role will span a variety of clinical environments, including outpatient clinics, inpatient settings, and telehealth platforms, with an emphasis on delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. You will also ensure compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations while utilizing advanced clinical expertise and a strong understanding of mental health disorders. Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems is required.

Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including mental status evaluations, reviewing medical and psychiatric history, and assessing vital signs for psychiatric concerns.

Diagnose and treat a broad range of psychiatric and mental health conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and trauma-related conditions, across diverse patient populations (e.g., pediatrics, geriatrics, adults).

Prescribe psychotropic medications and manage psychiatric pharmacotherapy, including monitoring for side effects, efficacy, and adjustments based on patient needs.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care, providing case management, crisis intervention, and coordination of care with mental health professionals, social workers, and family members.

Educate patients and families on mental health management, coping strategies, and medication adherence, while focusing on patient-centered care for mental health issues like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and schizophrenia.