APP - Specialty Practice - Psychiatry

Job Summary

Full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) opportunity within a Psychiatry specialty practice. The schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts (7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.), primarily Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

This position is part of a behavioral health team serving patients in an inpatient mental health unit with an associated outpatient practice. The provider reports to the Section Chief and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification is preferred; Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing patient management

• Assess, diagnose, and treat behavioral and mental health conditions

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans

• Prescribe medications in accordance with state regulations

• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals

• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis and treatment plans

• Document patient care accurately and timely in electronic medical record systems

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care coordination

Qualifications

Education:
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Experience:
None required

Licensure/Certification:

• Current Licensed Nurse Practitioner (LNP) or Physician Assistant license

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (if applicable to NP)

• DEA license

• AHA BLS-HCP certification required

• Advanced Life Support certification preferred

• Eligible for prescriptive authority in accordance with state regulations

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and healthcare providers

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems