PMH Nurse Practitioner - Adolescent/Adult

Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers; Uvalde, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(a) plan

457/403(b) plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Team oriented culture

Job summary

Hill Country MHDD Centers in Texas is seeking a PMHNP to provide crisis residential psychiatric treatment to adolescents and adults in a community mental health setting. The role includes direct patient care, team collaboration, and potential in-person and telehealth duties.

You will perform evaluations, manage medications, complete timely assessments, document comprehensively in the EMR, and stay current with Relias training. A $4,000 sign-on bonus accompanies a competitive package.

Qualifications

• PMHNP licensed to practice in Texas with PMHNP-BC credentials.
• MSN or DNP in psychiatric/mental health.
• DEA registration and Texas Board of Nursing license.
• CPR certification and aggression management training within 3 months.
• Valid Texas driver's license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Work in the crisis residential mental health center under supervision, with some in-person and telehealth duties.
• Complete Psychiatric Evaluation within one hour of arrival to the Extended Observation Unit.
• Evaluate patients for psychotropic medications and prescribe when appropriate.
• Complete 12-hour reassessments/progress notes daily at 0800.
• Complete 90792 within 24 hours of arrival to the CRU.
• Conduct physical health assessment within two hours of arrival to CRU.
• Document in EMR with recovery-oriented notes, including weekly progress notes.
• Monitor referrals and update sign-out lists for the on-call psychiatrist.
• Maintain Relias training and ongoing professional development.

Job description

**HILL COUNTRY MHDD CENTERS IS OFFERING A $4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS TO

**EMPLOYEES**

Help us help others:

This position is responsible for providing crisis residential psychiatric treatment to adolescents and/or adults with severe and persistent mental illness in a community mental health setting.

All MHDD employees commit to our mission TO EMPOWER PEOPLE-FOSTER HOPE-SUPPORT CHOICE-CELEBRATE SUCCESS.

You will get to:

• Work in the crisis residential mental health center under the supervision of the Crisis Residential Medical Director. Collaborate with the treatment team on patient care and transfers, meeting daily with the treatment team. Work may be both in-person and virtual.
• Complete Psychiatric Evaluation with Medical (90792) within one hour of patient arrival to the Extended Observation Unit (EOU).
• Evaluate patients on their need for psychotropic medication and prescribe medication.
• Complete 12-hour reassessments/progress notes of EOU patients daily at 0800.
• Complete 90792 within 24 hours of patient arrival to the Crisis Residential Unit (CRU) unless it is already done within 72 hours at another facility.
• Complete physical health assessment within two hours of patient arrival to the CRU unless already done within the last week at another facility.
• Complete prompt and correct documentation in the electronic medical record that supports diagnosis and outcome-based services with a recovery-oriented philosophy, including weekly progress notes on call CRU patients.
• Monitor patient referral system to assess for admission and update patient sign-out list daily for on call psychiatrist.
• Stay up to date with job training requirements through Relias.

You'll definitely need:

PMHNP Adolescent and/or Adult

• Master of Science Degree in nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in psychiatric and mental health.
• PMHNP-BC as certified by the ANCC
• Texas Board of Nursing License and DEA Registration
• Meet all other criteria for employment and medical staff appointments.
• Complete and maintain both CPR certification and Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior training within the first 3 months of employment.
• Maintain valid Texas state driver's license and auto insurance.
• Current automobile insurance and the ability to travel

We're excited to provide:

• PPO health insurance plan with option to add dependents.
• PPO dental plan and vision insurance options for healthy teeth and eyes.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• 401(a) plan, employer matches your contributions dollar for dollar up to 8% of your salary. You are 100% vested after 3 years of service.
• 457/403(b) plan, employees are immediately eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings.
• Generous paid time off for fun and vacations and paid sick time for when you're under the weather.
• Authentic and caring environment where folks care about each other and want to do good in the world.

We can pay you:

An annual salary of $145,000 and benefits