PMHNP Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry PRN

Intermountain Centers; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Centers is seeking a Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry to provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment under the Arizona Nurse Practice Act. The role involves interviewing, risk assessment, pharmacotherapy, and individual/family counseling as part of comprehensive mental health care.

The incumbent will work with a multidisciplinary team, maintain documentation, ensure PHI protection, and follow HIPAA policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing required.
• License as a Psychiatric/Mental Health NP in Arizona required.
• DEA certificate and active RN license in Arizona required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations and treatment planning for adults and/or children.
• Complete initial assessments, progress notes, annual updates, and family interventions.
• Develop differential diagnoses and risk assessments; educate patients.
• Document all activities in the clinical record per policy.
• Coordinate with the clinical team to update treatment plans.
• Initiate contact with outside providers as needed.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate treatment modalities.
• Adhere to HIPAA and organizational policies regarding PHI.

Skills

Outpatient psychiatry

Risk assessment

HIPAA compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in nursing

Tools

DEA Certificate

Arizona RN License

Psychiatric/Mental Health NP License

Job description

General Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry is responsible for providing psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment as provided for in the Arizona Nurse Practice Act. The PMHNP interviews, screens, and assesses risk factors for mental illness and broader health and wellness. The Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry will provide a range of therapies including but not limited to pharmacotherapy, and individual, group, or family assessment and counseling.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as the attending psychiatric nurse practitioner to assigned members.
• Completes initial psychiatric assessments, progress notes, annual psychiatric updates, and family interventions.
• Develops differential diagnostic assessments, assessments of capacity for consent to treatment, risk assessments, patient education, and records progress towards treatment goals.
• Completes medication education and informed consent when possible.
• Documents all activities in the clinical record according to policy.
• Assesses members’ needs and guides the clinical team while managing treatment plan updates.
• Initiates contact with outside Providers according to establish guidelines.
• Works closely with other personnel to ensure that each treatment modality is appropriate for the member in addition to working with other healthcare providers involved in the overall care of the recipient of care.
• Responsible for following any policies, procedures, and controls established by the organization, the HIPAA Privacy Officer, and/or the HIPAA Security Officer regarding access to, protection of, and the use of personal health information (PHI).
• Performs other related duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of the position.
• Maintains supportive relationship with customers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education – Master’s Degree in nursing.
• Experience – 3 years of experience providing clinical outpatient services to adults and/or children with chronic mental illness.
• Certification- Valid DEA Certificate.
• License – Current Arizona RN License and licensed in the state of Arizona as a Registered Nurse Practitioner. Must be licensed as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APNP).

REGULATORY:

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• DPS Level I fingerprint clearance (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).
• CPR, First Aid, AED certification, if required (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).
• Current, valid Arizona Driver’s License and 39-month Motor Vehicle Report and proof of vehicle registration liability insurance to meet insurance requirements, if required.
• Initial current negative TB test result, if required (Employer provides)

Questions about this position? Contact us at [e-mail].