Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Core
Delivers advanced nursing and specified medical services to Mental Health/Addiction clients under established protocols, including medication management, psychiatric evaluations, and treatment planning.
Role type
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
Builds
Individualized medical therapy and medication education services for program and client needs
Domain
Behavioral Health / Mental Health & Addiction
Required skills
Psychiatric evaluation, medication management, treatment plan development, Baker Act documentation, SSI disability determination, clinical consultation, staff training, diagnostic test interpretation
Preferred skills
Experience with general psychiatric population, experience with adults and geriatrics
Technologies
Electronic health records, diagnostic testing equipment
Responsibilities
Evaluate referred clients for medical therapy and provide prescriptions; Review and sign treatment plans; Initiate Baker Act involuntary treatment documents; Conduct psychiatric evaluations and SSI disability determinations; Provide consultation to staff on diagnosis and treatment; Train staff and clients on disease prevention; Review medical history and order/interpret diagnostic tests; Consult with other physicians and clinical staff
Seniority
Mid-Senior level, specialized clinical role