Psychiatric-mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Amber Creek Counseling And Psychiatry

Sandy, Utah

In-Person

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The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) role at Amber Creek Counseling and Psychiatry involves providing comprehensive mental health care to patients through in-person and teletherapy sessions. The PMHNP will manage their own caseload, conduct psychiatric evaluations, prescribe medications, and develop treatment plans while ensuring compliance with documentation and insurance requirements. This position offers flexibility in scheduling and the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, primarily adults seeking to improve their mental health.

Responsibilities

•Assess patients by conducting and analyzing psychiatric evaluations, including intake forms, interviews, medical histories, assessments, and observations to diagnose patients.

•Treat patients by utilizing evidence-based methods and medications, patient education, monitor response to medication, provide recommendations for treatment plans, and discuss progress toward goals.

•Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner, including ability to accurately code clinical encounters with CPT and diagnosis codes.

•Start and stop appointments in a timely manner, develop rapport with clients to facilitate a healthy professional relationship, and manage appropriate ethical boundaries with clients.

•Exercise sound clinical and professional judgment.

•Maintain a collaborative approach with a broader team of health professionals, including physicians, therapists, clergy, insurance, etc as required.

•Communicate and support discharge planning with hospital ER when clients access emergency services.

•Maintain open communication with administration by participation in clinical meetings, timely responses to emails and other written/verbal communication, and providing constructive feedback.

•Maintain a professional appearance and attitude in face-to-face interactions as well as on social media.

•Follow strict HIPAA guidelines, maintain confidentiality of clients and proprietary information at all times.

Requirements

•Master's or Doctorate Degree in Nursing with a focus on Psychiatric nursing.

•Graduation from a state-certified advanced practice program specializing in psychiatry/mental health.

•At least 1-2 years providing direct client care to persons receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders.

•Excellent knowledge and familiarity with current DSM-5 criteria.

•Strong functional knowledge of general psychiatric principles and practices.

•Must be certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

•An unrestricted license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the state of Utah.

•Must have a valid DEA number and unrestricted DEA license in Utah.

•A state-issued Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) in Utah.

•Registration with the state Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) for Utah.

Nice-to-haves

•Experience with TMS and/or Ketamine treatments for severe cases is a plus, but not required.

•Passion for continuity of learning and looking for the best treatment options available for patients.

•A proactive approach with a strong work ethic and desire to participate in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

•Continuing education credits

•Dental insurance

•Flexible schedule

•Paid time off

About Amber Creek Counseling And Psychiatry

Amber Creek Counseling And Psychiatry 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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