Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Full Time

Ability to interpret test results, identify deviations from norms, and intervene or make appropriate referrals.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team of health care professionals.

Ability to assess, plan for, and provide basic nursing skills.

Ability to prescribe medications as part of a treatment plan gaining physician approval when needed.

Knowledge of assessment tools, interviewing, and examination techniques.

Knowledge of HIPAA.

Knowledge regarding agreed upon practices and protocols.

Knowledge of procedures including developing, implementing and revising plan of care. Documentation skills meeting legal and professional standards; maintaining records appropriately.

Who we are:

Legacy Behavioral Health Services provides support within 10 counties in South GA, Ben-Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift and Turner County. Legacy Behavioral Health Services believes that through individualized care, quality of care and support, your life could be transformed.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Standing/Walking: Approximately 25–40% of the workday, depending on inpatient or outpatient duties

Sitting: Approximately 60–75% of the workday for documentation, electronic health records, and telehealth services

Must be able to perform Mindset techniques and other approved crisis intervention methods, including physical holds when necessary

Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 20–30 pounds

Must be able to move quickly in emergency or crisis situations

Work performed in behavioral health environments, including inpatient units, outpatient clinics, residential programs, and telehealth settings

Potential exposure to individuals experiencing emotional, psychiatric, or behavioral distress

Potential exposure to infectious diseases; appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided

Requires ability to work in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment with frequent interruptions

May be required to travel between organizational sites or community locations

May be required to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on location needs

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Position opened to:

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

Internal Applicants must be in their current position for 6 months with no disciplinary action unless the position available is within your current department and you have been employed, in your current position, for 1 month without any disciplinary action.

Drug-Free and Smoke- Free Workplace/

Equal Opportunity Employer