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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Hilltown Community Health Center
Huntington, Massachusetts, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Psychiatric Evaluations, Psychopharmacology, Mental Status Exams, Diagnostic Assessments, Electronic Health Records, Interdisciplinary Care Coordination, Prescribing Psychotropic Medications, Patient Stabilization

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
Description TITLE: PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER LINE OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) reports to the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Department Director (PMHNPDD). RESPONSIBILITIES: • Conduct Psychiatric Evaluations: Perform comprehensive mental status exams and diagnostic assessments. Arrange timely follow-up to ensure stabilization. • Manage Psychopharmacology: Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications safely. Coordinate and manage any necessary labs or EKG testing with PCP. Stable patients with low complexity medication regimens may have their care transitioned to the PCP, with PCP and patient communication. • Coordinate Interdisciplinary Care: Partner with PCPs, therapists, community health workers and others as appropriate. • Document Clinical Data: Maintain precise electronic health record (EHR) files in compliance with regulations. • Coordinate with MCPAP and Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) as appropriate for pediatric patients. • Serve as a resource for all staff regarding information about prescribing and managing psychopharmacological agents. • Initiate transfers to specialized psychiatric services as needed. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: · Must have a current Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner license, DEA Registration, MA Controlled Substance Registration, and credentials to practice as a PMHNP · Must have at least 2 years experience as a PMHNP. · Expected to have a strong commitment to community health and care of underserved populations
Responsibilities
The PMHNP is responsible for conducting psychiatric evaluations and managing psychopharmacology for patients. They coordinate interdisciplinary care with PCPs and therapists while maintaining precise electronic health records.