Primary Care Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner PMHNP

Southwest Care Center; États-Unis; Sur place; USD 100 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Full benefits package

Résumé du poste

Southwest Care Center is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to support clinics in Santa Fe, NM. The role involves comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, developing treatment plans, and managing prescription medications.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a behavioral health setting, bi-lingual skills in English and Spanish preferred, and certification to practice in New Mexico. Competitive salary, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a behavioral health or psychiatric treatment environment.
• Current Controlled Substance Registration Certificate from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsabilités

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
• Develop treatment plans based on evidence-based standards.
• Maintain up-to-date individual charts per SCC policies.

Connaissances

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Psychiatric evaluation

Diagnosis of psychiatric disorders

Formation

Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Current nurse practitioner license from the State of New Mexico

Outils

Athena EMR

Mend platform

Description du poste

Overview

Southwest Care Center employees can answer yes to these 3 questions: 1. Do you want to make a difference? 2. Do you believe everyone is entitled to quality healthcare? 3. Do you desire to serve the underserved in your community? For over 25 years, Southwest Care Center has been providing exceptional healthcare to the communities of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. We are a non‑profit, FQHC‑LAL providing medical, behavioral health, case management, community outreach, diabetes education, and pharmacy services. We are proud to offer gender equity medicine, syringe exchange, and HIV/HepC treatment, testing, and other services within our communities.

Position Details

Full‑time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to support our clinics in SantaFe, NM. Relocation available.

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, including patient mental status, history of violence and self‑harm behavior, substance use, level of functioning, health behaviors, trauma, medical and social history, and family history.
• Analyze and interpret history, including presenting symptoms, physical findings, and assessment of the impact on acute and chronic physical illness, family stressors, socio‑economic stressors, and family psychopathology.
• Develop appropriate differential diagnoses; order and interpret laboratory tests; identify typical and atypical presentation of psychiatric disorders and differentiate psychiatric presentations of medical conditions; arrange for consultation and follow‑up as needed.
• Accurately diagnose common psychiatric disorders, exacerbations, reoccurrences, and emerging disorders.
• Evaluate potential abuse, neglect, and risk of danger to self or others; assist patient and family in securing appropriate treatment environment to ensure safety.
• Develop treatment plans based on practice guidelines and evidence‑based standards of care for acute and chronic psychiatric and mental health issues.
• Prescribe psychotropic and related medications following clinical indicators, lab tests, and patient status; manage prescription safety.
• Maintain up‑to‑date individual charts in accordance with governing agencies and SCC policies.
• Educate patient and family about diagnosis, treatment, and medication.
• Manage psychiatric emergencies, determine risk level, and collaborate with team members for appropriate treatment.
• Coordinate referrals to community agencies for continuity of care and advocate for patients’ rights regarding treatment options, using ethical and legal principles with confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Practice Highlights

• Monday–Friday 8‑5 typical schedule with 32 hours of scheduled patient care and 8 hours of administrative time per week.
• System‑wide Athena EMR.
• Telehealth visits via Mend platform.
• On‑site care team includes physicians, NPs, physician assistants, clinical pharmacists, behavioral health clinicians, case managers, RNs, RN clinic managers, medical assistants, pharmacists, health educators, and registered dietitian.
• Inclusive “We Care” culture.

Candidate Highlights

• Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 3+ years working in a behavioral health or psychiatric treatment environment (preferred).
• Bi‑lingual in English and Spanish (highly preferred).
• Current Controlled Substance Registration Certificate from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of New Mexico.
• Current nurse practitioner license from the State of New Mexico.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid New Mexico driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.

Employment Highlights

• Competitive salary with bonus availability.
• Relocation assistance.
• Great work/life balance with generous time off.
• Tuition reimbursement available through SCC and NHSC Loan Repayment Program.
• Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with substantial employer contribution, paid time off, professional development programs, and 340B prescription access.

EEO Statement

Southwest Care Center is an equal‑opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Contact

To apply, contact HR at [e-mail]. Please note, we are unable to respond to resume inquiries.