Psych Nurse Practitioner

This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive psychiatric and mental health care in a medical practice clinical setting. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will work under the general direction of the Medical Director and Practice Administrator, delivering evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with acute and chronic mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive health histories through patient and family interviews and chart reviews
• Assess presenting illness, risk factors, family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors
• Perform thorough physical examinations
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations
• Assess, diagnose, treat, evaluate, and manage acute and chronic mental illness
• Develop and implement treatment plans
• Prescribe and dispense medications in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws
• Order and perform appropriate laboratory, diagnostic, and screening tests
• Consult with physicians and other clinicians for evaluation of illness as needed
• Refer patients for mental health therapy as appropriate
• Consult with other mental health professionals to ensure quality patient care
• Document assessments and treatment plans clearly and concisely in patient charts in a timely manner
• Prepare and update medical records with examination results, diagnoses, medications, and treatment in written or electronic format
• Conduct patient consultations and communicate treatment plans with patients and families
• Recommend appropriate community resources to meet patient and family needs
• Work with care teams to prepare for patient office visits and follow-up care
• Facilitate discharge planning, discharge teaching, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team
• Utilize telehealth to treat patients as appropriate
• Maintain a cooperative and respectful attitude with clinic personnel, providers, and patients
• Communicate appropriate information to other professionals and community agencies
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree or Doctorate in Nursing
• At least 2 years of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner in a clinic, practice, or urgent care environment
• Valid State Licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Valid Nurse Practitioner license
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification
• Valid CDS DEA license to prescribe and dispense drugs under applicable Tennessee State and federal law
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Courteous and compassionate bedside manner

Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric experience

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Continuing education