Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP - Denver

Location: 300 South Jackson Street, Denver, CO, 80209 USA

Salary: $120000 - $150000 / yr

Type: Full Time

Experience: 1 year

Position: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)/Physician Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including medical history and mental status examinations.
• Diagnosis: Assist in diagnosing mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, etc.
• Treatment Planning: Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising psychiatrists.
• Medication Management: Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, ensuring effective management of side effects and patient adherence.
• Spravato Assessment and Treatments: Conduct thorough evaluations to assess appropriateness for treatment as well as provide thorough education and patient expectations for care.
• Observation and Monitoring: Monitor patient vital signs in office to ensure patient safety and effective management throughout the treatment process.
• IV Ketamine Assessment and Treatments (if applicable): Conduct thorough evaluations to assess appropriateness for treatment as well as provide thorough education and patient expectations for care.
• Therapeutic Interventions: Provide psychotherapy and counseling to patients, employing evidence-based techniques.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options available, and self-management strategies.
• Treatment Modalities: Maintain a thorough and comprehensive understanding of all treatment modalities offered to ensure individualized care and referrals, when deemed appropriate.
• Collaboration: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including Therapists, Social Workers, Providers, Clinical Assistants, and additional support staff to ensure comprehensive care.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely patient records, documenting assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes. Complete and sign all treatment notes within 48 hours of the appointment.
• Crisis Intervention: Respond to psychiatric emergencies and provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Continuing Education: Stay updated on advancements in psychiatric medicine and maintain required certifications.
• Work in tandem with the Psychiatrist/TMS Provider to conduct follow-ups, motor threshold mapping, and evaluation of new patients for TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation).

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health.
• Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner and certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
• Prior experience in psychiatric or mental health settings highly preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and clinical skills; strong compassion and empathy for patients and their families.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.
• Knowledge of all health care regulations and confidentiality protocols, including HIPAA.
• Ability to learn and maintain Electronic Health Record system.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite.

Find Out More About Us:

https://www.reliefmh.com/