Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary:

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides direct clinical services for a variety of psychiatric conditions in an outpatient setting as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer.

The age range is based on the scope of practice of the individual.

Due to the nature of our behavioral health care model, willingness to work with patients with substance use disorders is preferred, as well as experience with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).

If there is not past experience with TMS, a willingness to learn is needed.

Pay range:


* 65.00 to 75.00 per hour

Weekly Hours:


* Variable, 1-2 days, typically 8-16 hours per week, based on patient demand.


* Business Hours: 8:45 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.


* Preferred Availability: Mondays are strongly preferred.

On-Site Expectations:


* Providers should arrive no earlier than 30 minutes before their first scheduled appointment.


* Providers may leave no later than 30 minutes after their final scheduled appointment concludes.


* Schedule Notification: The finalized schedule will be communicated by the end of the prior business day.

Essential Job Functions:


* Evaluate scheduled patients consistent with prevailing practices standards.

This includes collection of psychiatric history, relevant medical history, social and family history, mental status exam, diagnosis and devising a treatment recommendation


* Establish rapport with patient and relevant members of their social system to assist them in understanding and accepting treatment recommendations within a shared decision-making model


* To prescribe and implement treatment consistent with diagnosis and relevant standards, including the prescription of medications consistent with the ARNP's scope of practice


* Complete records accurately and in a timely fashion.

Generally, this means the same day of the service provided, but no later than one week after seen


* Code services consistent with ethical and legal billing standards while supporting billing adequate to support the position financially


* Strive to seek 80% productivity based upon CPT code time elements.

Extra time is allotted to complete an initial evaluation per utilization policy for medical services


* Cooperate with other medical services around vacation coverage, both direct and medication refills as necessary


* Collaborate with internal and external clinicians, administrative staff and management staff to provide the best care to all clients/patients


* Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Core Competencies:


* Able to build and establish trust and rapport with patients.


* Creates a relationship with patients by providing comfort and emotional support.


* Maintain confidentiality while communicating patient results, data or plans.


* Ability to complete patient assessments accurately and thoroughly.


* Ensuring accurate diagnosis of clients, consi...