Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner-smmhc

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide medication and psychiatric evaluations to clients in accordance with acceptable practice guidelines and licensure scope of practice under a collaborative agreement with a psychiatrist. Order appropriate psychotropic medications for clients when clinically indicated. See clients as scheduled during med clinics. Review and confirm clinical diagnoses and sign individual service plans. Authorize clinical services appropriate to the client’s clinical diagnosis. Maintain case record documentation that is adequate, appropriate, complete, and timely. Attend to and participate appropriately in clinical staffing. Respond to client’s needs in an appropriate and timely manner. Demonstrate appropriate interactions with coworkers that promote a pleasant work environment. Complete additional job duties assigned by supervisor. Maintain professional certification and/or licensure and appropriate clinical training opportunities. Participate in interagency collaboration for the provision of client services.

Education and Qualifications

Required: Minimum of current APRN license, PMHNP-BC certification, licensed to practice in Mississippi, and current DEA license or ability to obtain throughout employment. Malpractice insurance must be maintained throughout employment. Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance per agency policy. Completion of annual training in and working knowledge of compliance with DMH standards.

Preferred: Previous experience in an outpatient mental health setting strongly preferred. Advanced practice certification FNP/AGNP.

Miscellaneous Information

How to Apply: You may also pick up an application at Human Resources (2915 Canty Street, Pascagoula, MS 39567)