Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Description

Job Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary

We are looking for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to become part of the Denver Wellness team! Denver Wellness is an organization that strives to provide high-quality, empathetic, and thoughtful patient care. We prioritize team collaboration, education, and work-life balance for our employees. We are a dynamic and growing organization, serving the community of Denver. The ideal candidate desires a longitudinal relationship with their client, an intra-office collaborative community, and a passion for serving the mental health needs of our community.

Responsibilities:

• Assess, diagnose, manage and treat patients
• Write prescriptions and provide patient education on: prescriptions, ketamine/spravato, TMS, and psychotherapy
• Coordinate treatment among other medical specialists and therapists
• Communicate with patients, physicians, and other members of the care team
• Participate in continuing education for continuing certification processes for licensure requirements
• Performs counseling within the scope of clinical practice
• Obtaining and maintaining prescriptive authority per Colorado State Board Medical Examiner regulations
• Establishes systematic follow-up for evaluation of the plan of care and reassesses and modifies the plan, as necessary, including initiation of referrals and consultation with other health care providers as appropriate

Requirements

Education:

• Master’s degree from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse school.

Certifications:

• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted license(s) to practice nursing pursuant to the laws of the State where healthcare services are provided;
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License pursuant to the laws of the State where healthcare services are provided;
• Possess and maintain a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) number and all other licenses and certificates that may be lawfully required to prescribe dangerous drugs and controlled substances;
• Ability to possess and maintain adequate/required Professional Liability Insurance policy;
• Comply with prescription drug monitoring program regulations, including, but not limited to registration and use;
• Possess and maintain all accreditations, certifications, and credentials necessary and appropriate to enable nurse practitioner to perform, and Company to bill for, the Services;
• Remain a Medicare and Medicaid Provider in the State where healthcare services are provided;
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills, as well as thorough knowledge about the various medical processes and procedures;
• Ability to function well independently, as well as a member of a multidisciplinary team, ability to work productively and effectively.

Reporting to:

• PMHNPs report to lead PMHNP per location and Chief Medical Officer

Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice in Colorado or eligible for state licensure
• DEA license
• Graduation from an accredited educational program for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and successful completion of certification
• All certifications and licenses required must be kept current as a condition of continued employment
• Demonstrates positive behavior, attitude, and commitment as documented by supervising physician, patient satisfaction surveys, and feedback from other personnel
• Demonstrates positive teamwork, cooperative efforts, prompt and attentive service to patients and colleagues
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Compensation is based on experience level

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for this position. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of ARC Health’s benefits package, which includes, among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision, and retirement.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any ARC Health Partners.