Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team in Cookeville. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive mental health assessments, diagnose psychiatric conditions, and develop personalized treatment plans to improve patient well-being. Your expertise will help bridge the gap between physical and mental health, ensuring holistic care for diverse patient populations across outpatient and inpatient settings. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through innovative psychiatric care and collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including patient history, mental status examinations, and diagnostic assessments utilizing clinical research methods and medical terminology.
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, including psychopharmacology interventions, while monitoring treatment efficacy and side effects.
- Provide evidence-based therapy options such as behavioral health counseling, telehealth services, and crisis intervention for patients of all ages, including children and geriatrics.
- Collaborate with physicians, social workers, case managers, and other healthcare providers to develop integrated care plans aligned with HIPAA standards and utilization review protocols.
- Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions, medication administration, lifestyle modifications, and discharge planning to promote recovery and resilience.
- Maintain accurate and daily medical documentation within EMR system, ensuring compliance with ICD-10/ICD-9 coding standards.
Qualifications
- Current certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with valid Tennessee state licensure.
- Proven experience in behavioral health or psychiatric nursing across diverse environments such as hospitals or outpatient clinics.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems and documentation standards.
- Knowledge of pharmacology related to mental health medications including antidepressants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers; experience with medication management is essential.
- Strong understanding of physiology knowledge related to neuropsychiatric conditions and diagnostic evaluation techniques like neuroimaging or lumbar punctures is a plus.
- Excellent patient assessment skills with the ability to work effectively with children, geriatrics, individuals with developmental disabilities or dementia care needs.
- Ability to handle acute crisis management scenarios
- Ability to independently diagnosis & treat patients with psychiatric conditions and develop an appropriate patient safety plan.
- Ability to develop strong therapeutic relationships with patients and maintain professional healthy boundaries.
Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to transforming mental health care through innovation, compassion, and excellence!
Pay: $75.00 - $90.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cookeville, TN 38502
