Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Relief-Mental-Health; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Relief-Mental-Health in Oak Brook, IL seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our clinical team. You will conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnose conditions, and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising psychiatrists.

The role includes medication management, psychotherapy, patient education, and crisis intervention. Must hold PMHNP-BC with current state licensure; experience in mental health settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with PMH specialization.
• Current state NP licensure and PMHNP-BC certification.
• Experience in psychiatric/mental health settings preferred.
• Excellent communication and compassionate patient care.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and health care regulations.
• Familiarity with EHR systems; Tebra a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including medical history and mental status exams.
• Diagnose mental health conditions and assist in treatment planning with supervising psychiatrists.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications and manage side effects.
• Provide psychotherapy using evidence-based methods.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and self-management.
• Collaborate with therapists, social workers, providers, and staff.
• Maintain accurate records and sign notes within 48 hours.
• Respond to psychiatric emergencies and perform crisis intervention as needed.
• Pursue continuing education and maintain certifications.
• Support follow ups for TMS evaluations with the psychiatrist.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with PMH specialization

Current state NP licensure and PMHNP-BC certification

Experience in psychiatric/mental health settings

Tools

Tebra EHR

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Position: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including medical history and mental status examinations
• Diagnosis: Assist in diagnosing mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, etc.
• Treatment Planning: Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising psychiatrists
• Medication Management: Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, ensuring effective management of side effects and patient adherence
• Spravato Assessment and Treatments: Conduct thorough evaluations to assess appropriateness for treatment as well as provide thorough education and patient expectations for care. Observation and Monitoring of patient vital signs in office. Ensure patient safety and effective management throughout the treatment process.
• IV Ketamine Assessment and Treatments (if applicable): Conduct thorough evaluations to assess appropriateness for treatment as well as provide thorough education and patient expectations for care. Observation and Monitoring of patient vital signs in office. Ensure patient safety and effective management throughout the treatment process
• Therapeutic Interventions: Provide psychotherapy and counseling to patients, employing evidence-based techniques
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options available, and self-management strategies
• Treatment Modalities: Maintain a thorough and comprehensive understanding of all treatment modalities offered are Relief to ensure individualized care and referrals, when deemed appropriate
• Collaboration: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including Therapists/, Social Workers, Providers, Clinical Assistants and additional support staff to ensure comprehensive care
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely patient records, documenting assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes. Complete and sign all treatment notes within 48 hours of the appointment
• Crisis Intervention: Respond to psychiatric emergencies and provide crisis intervention as needed
• Continuing Education: Stay updated on advancements in psychiatric medicine and maintain required certifications
• Work in tandem with the Psychiatrist/TMS Provider to conduct follow ups, motor threshold mapping, and evaluation of new patients for TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation)

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health
• Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner and certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
• Prior experience in psychiatric or mental health settings highly preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and clinical skills; strong compassion and empathy for patients and their families
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional in all interactions
• Knowledge all health care regulations and confidentiality protocols, including HIPAA
• Ability to learn and maintain Electronic Health Record system - Tebra is a plus
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite