PMHNP - Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician

Douglas County Health Department; Tuscola (IL); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid holidays

Vacation

Personal time

Sick leave

Health insurance

IMRF

Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Résumé du poste

Douglas County Health Department is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for our outpatient clinic. The PMHNP will conduct psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, manage medications, and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires an Illinois PMHNP license/endorsement, DEA registration, and board certification or eligibility, with a focus on evidence-based care and patient-centered planning.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN and APRN licensure or eligibility before practice.
• PMHNP program completion or PMHNP certificate.
• PMHNP-BC certification or eligibility before independent practice.
• Current DEA and Illinois controlled substance authority where prescribing is required.
• Knowledge of psychiatric assessment and psychopharmacology.
• Ability to collaborate, maintain confidentiality, and communicate with patients of varied backgrounds.
• Regular, predictable attendance.

Responsabilités

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and collect histories.
• Diagnose and manage psychiatric/behavioral health conditions with individualized plans.
• Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications per licensure and protocols.
• Provide psychoeducation and brief therapeutic interventions.
• Coordinate care with primary care and behavioral health teams.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records and participate in QA activities.
• Engage patients in shared decision-making and follow-up planning.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and program reporting.

Connaissances

Psychiatric assessment

Medication management

Evidence-based treatment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Formation

Illinois RN licensure

PMHNP program completion

PMHNP board certification

DEA registration

Description du poste

Douglas County Health Department is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for our outpatient clinic. The PMHNP will conduct psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, manage medications, and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires an Illinois PMHNP license/endorsement, DEA registration, and board certification or eligibility, with a focus on evidence-based care and patient-centered planning.