A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice nurse with specialized training in providing mental health care to individuals of all ages. The PMHNP assesses, diagnoses, and manages the mental health needs of patients, including prescribing medications, offering therapy, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
Experience/Requirements
- PMHNP: Minimum 5 years (Required)
- DEA (Required)
- Board Certified (Required)
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments to evaluate mental health status, including psychological, social, and physical factors.
· Formulate accurate psychiatric diagnoses based on assessment findings.
· Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, adjusting dosage and treatment plans as needed.
· Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and side effects of medications.
· Educate patients and families about medications, potential side effects, and treatment options.
· Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
· Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and patient progress.
· Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
· Promote mental health awareness and provide resources for ongoing support.
· Respond to and manage psychiatric emergencies and crises.
· Collaborate with emergency services and coordinate appropriate interventions.
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records, documenting assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress notes.
· Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
· Stay informed about the latest developments in psychiatric and mental health care.
· Pursue ongoing education and training to enhance clinical knowledge and skills.
Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Outpatient PMHNP: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- DEA Controlled Substances Registration (Required)
- Board Certification (Required)
- Florida Medical License (Required)
Location:
- Boca Raton, FL 33431 (Required)
Work Location: In person
