Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assessment, diagnosis, case management, continuing care assessments and planning, treatment planning, referral assessments, documentation and outpatient level of care. Assesses patients' mental health by conducting a psychiatric assessment upon intake. Assesses patients physical health by interviewing patients; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories. Documents patients care services by charting in the client's records Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations. Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance. Prescribes and orders patients medications based on the psychiatric assessments and needs. Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions. Delivers person centered, culturally sensitive evaluations, and trauma informed care as defined by position. Maintains patients' charts/documentation according to the standards Attends staff meetings, in-service meetings, peer reviews, supervision sessions, and other meetings as requested/required per week. Works cooperatively and constructively as part of an interdisciplinary team. Maintains an Active TX license, Active DEA

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Education: Master's (Required)

Experience: Psychiatric Treatment: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification: TX Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Work Location: In person