Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Guidelight HealthBehavioral healthcare
This is a remote position, however candidates must be licensed in CO, Mountain hoursPart-TimeJunior
Salary55.17 - 81.86 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- Minimum one year of experience prescribing medication.
- Required Skills
- PHP
Requirements
- Hold a Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program.
- Have board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) or Physician Assistant.
- Hold current, unrestricted state licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Have at least one year of experience prescribing medication.
- Be licensed in Colorado.
- Be able to work Mountain hours.
- Have knowledge of mental health diagnoses, psychiatric medications, and treatment modalities.
- Be able to work collaboratively in a team-based environment and with diverse populations.
- Be able to manage complex cases and respond effectively to crisis situations.
- If eligible based on licensure status and applicable state regulations, be willing to provide formal clinical supervision to associate-level clinicians.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including intake assessments, for patients in PHP and IOP programs.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on psychiatric assessment findings.
- Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, monitoring their effectiveness and side effects.
- Provide ongoing medication management and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Coordinate patient care with therapists, social workers, and other team members.
- Provide crisis intervention and support when needed.
- Participate in clinical team meetings, case reviews, and treatment-planning discussions.
- Document patient interactions and treatment in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
- Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and medication management.
- Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices and advancements in psychiatric care.
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