PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NP

Alivio Medical Center, Inc.; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Disability & life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

CME stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

Alivio Medical Center in Berwyn, IL seeks a PMHNP to provide psychiatric care within a multidisciplinary team. You will perform psychosocial assessments, diagnose and treat individuals, families and groups, and provide psychotherapy with medication management in collaboration with a Psychiatrist.

Responsibilities include maintaining EMR documentation, adjusting treatment plans, and supporting program development and outreach with federal, state and local agencies.

Qualifications

• Master or Bachelor Degree in Nursing; graduate of accredited program.
• Illinois license; PMHNP board certification at time of hire.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; strong communication and cultural competence.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, and treatment for individuals, families, and groups.
• Provide psychotherapy and prescribe medications in collaboration with Psychiatrist.
• Maintain EMR documentation; adjust treatment plans; stay current with new medicines.
• Support program planning and development; participate in outreach with federal, state and local agencies.
• Participate in marketing and outreach efforts as appropriate.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer proficiency

Healthcare regulations

Diversity awareness

DSM-5 knowledge

Education

Master's or Bachelor’s in Nursing

Job description

# PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NPBerwyn, IL 60402; Chicago, IL 60608; Chicago, IL 60608## OverviewSalary Range$120,000.00 - $150,000.00 Salary/year## Description**SUMMARY:**Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, also known as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP), play a special role in healthcare. Although not a Medical Doctor, this type of advanced practice nurse takes on a similar role to a Psychiatrist, help patients struggling with mental health illnesses such as Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Mood disorders, substance abuse issues, Postpartum Depression, and more. On top of standard registered nurse training, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners earn additional licensing and certifications in order to be qualified to offer specialized care to patients with mental health illnesses.---***To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.***---**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES****:*** Provides initial psychosocial assessments, patient diagnosis, and treatment for individual, families and groups.* Performs and gives psychotherapy for the treatment of conditions.* Prescribes medications and consults with Psychiatrist as needed* Adjusts medication and treatment plans for patients.* Is up to date with new medicines and treatments.* Maintains proper documentation in the patients chart within EMR.* Assesses community needs as related to the scope of services and recommends program changes addressing these needs.* Recommends program planning and development approach that promotes behavioral services continuum for the provision of services in Alivio Medical Center.* Participates and provides input in marketing and outreach efforts with federal, state and local agencies.* Performs other related duties as assigned.This position requires compliance with all of Alivio’s written standards, including its Standards of Conduct, Joint Commission standards, all policies and procedures and Corporate Compliance requirements. Compliance will be considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:**Manages and supervises staff listed below, including hiring, training, evaluating and managing performance to meet departmental efficiency and performance measures in keeping with the Union Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), Personnel Policies and Procedures and prevailing employment laws as appropriate.* None**KEY INTERRELATIONSHIPS:*** Providers* Medical DirectorBenefits:: Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision Short & Long Term Disability Life Insurance 403b Retirement Plan CME - 5 days and $2000 Paid Time Off - Vacation Time, Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave## Qualifications**WORKING CONDITIONS:**OSHA Category 3 – Involves no regular exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, and tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues are not a condition of employment.**QUALIFICATIONS:**| | | || --- | --- | --- || **Education:** | | | | --- | | Master or Bachelor Degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited Masters Bachelor’s Degree Program | || **Licensure:** | Registration in the State of Illinois. Board certification as PMHNP from a specialty nursing board at time of hire. || **Experience:** | || **Special Training:** | || **Demonstrated Competencies:** | Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred Knowledge of computer system and ability to accurately input necessary information Knowledge of federally qualified health center rules/regulations Ability to work with diverse populations and knowledge of multi-ethnic cultures Knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association |