APRN BHCC - Nurse Practitioner PRN

Legacysga; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Legacy Behavioral Health Services in Georgia seeks a compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our Crisis Service Center and Temp Ops Unit, with flexibility to cover outpatient clinics as needed. You will perform psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, and ongoing care under physician supervision.

The ideal candidate will hold GA licensure, have DEA licensure for scheduled drugs preferred, and work effectively within a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Active GA licensure required.
• DEA licensure for scheduled drugs preferred.
• Ability to formulate diagnoses based on exams, assessments and test results.
• Ability to interpret test results and make appropriate referrals.
• Strong teamwork with a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Ability to prescribe medications with physician approval when needed.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient privacy.
• Experience with developing and revising plan of care and documentation to professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
• Provide psychotherapy and ongoing treatment for mental health and substance use disorders.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and other health professionals in a team-based setting.
• Deliver crisis services and temporary observation care, with outpatient coverage as needed.
• Ensure documentation and adherence to protocols and regulatory requirements.

Skills

GA licensure

DEA licensure

Diagnostic formulation

Test result interpretation

Team collaboration

Prescribing with physician approval

HIPAA knowledge

Documentation skills

Job description

Job Description

Legacy Behavioral Health Services is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our Behavioral Health team. This position primarily serves our Crisis Service Center and Temporary Observation (Temp Ops) Unit, while also providing flexible coverage for our outpatient behavioral health clinics as needed.The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, and ongoing treatment services for individuals experiencing mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities. Services are provided in collaboration with and under the supervision of a psychiatrist as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

• Employee Assistance Program- We offer EAP services to all full-time and part-time employees. EAP services include legal assistance, financial consultations, access to work-life specialists, and up to 4 counseling sessions

This position requires

• Current licensure in the state of GA
• Appropriate DEA licensure to include scheduled drugs preferred.
• Ability to formulate diagnosis based on examination, assessment and test results.
• Ability to interpret test results, identify deviations from norms, and intervene or make appropriate referrals.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team of health care professionals.
• Ability to assess, plan for, and provide basic nursing skills.
• Ability to prescribe medications as part of a treatment plan gaining physician approval when needed.
• Knowledge of assessment tools, interviewing, and examination techniques.
• Knowledge of HIPAA.
• Knowledge regarding agreed upon practices and protocols.
• Knowledge of procedures including developing, implementing and revising plan of care. Documentation skills meeting legal and professional standards; maintaining records appropriately.

Who we are

Legacy Behavioral Health Services provides support within 10 counties in South GA, Ben-Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift and Turner County. Legacy Behavioral Health Services believes that through individualized care, quality of care and support, your life could be transformed.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Standing/Walking: Approximately 25-40% of the workday, depending on inpatient or outpatient duties
• Sitting: Approximately 60-75% of the workday for documentation, electronic health records, and telehealth services
• Must be able to perform Mindset techniques and other approved crisis intervention methods, including physical holds when necessary
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 20-30 pounds
• Must be able to move quickly in emergency or crisis situations
• Work performed in behavioral health environments, including inpatient units, outpatient clinics, residential programs, and telehealth settings
• Potential exposure to individuals experiencing emotional, psychiatric, or behavioral distress
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases; appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided
• Requires ability to work in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment with frequent interruptions
• May be required to travel between organizational sites or community locations
• May be required to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on location needs

ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION

Position opened to:

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

Internal Applicants must be in their current position for 6 months with no disciplinary action unless the position available is within your current department and you have been employed, in your current position, for 1 month without any disciplinary action.
Drug-Free and Smoke- Free Workplace/ Equal Opportunity Employer