Child Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health
Core
Provides care to new or established patients through evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care in an outpatient behavioral health setting.
Role type
Child Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Builds
Therapeutic regimens and medication management plans for pediatric patients
Domain
Healthcare / Child Psychiatry
Required skills
Patient assessment, Medication management, Diagnostic testing interpretation, Electronic medical record documentation, Collaborative care coordination, Clinical policy adherence
Preferred skills
Dual Family Practice/PMHNP certification
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems
Responsibilities
Assess and establish presumptive diagnoses, Prescribe and adjust medications, Order and interpret diagnostic testing, Communicate with collaborative physicians and patients, Perform procedures within NP scope of practice, Provide health education to patients and families
Seniority
Mid-level, licensed professional