Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health

$35k/yr Full-Time In-PersonPosted today

Role Snapshot

Schedule: Full-Time
Salary basis: Annual salary
Work mode: In person
Setting: Outpatient

About this role

Description Position Highlights: Our growing behavioral health team is seeking a fulltime PMHNP with a year or more of experience to provide fulltime outpatient care. The PMHNP will work in the clinic while caring for patients and fulfilling the need as an advanced practice provider performing select medical services. The PMHNP is responsible for obtaining an accurate medical history, performing appropriate examinations, ordering laboratory and radiologic tests if needed, establishing a diagnos…

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.

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