Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Merakey; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 156,000; Part time

Job summary

Merakey in Hammond, LA is seeking a Part-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team. You will conduct assessments, diagnose and manage psychiatric needs in a community-based setting, traveling to patient locations as needed.

This role offers a schedule of 3 days weekly, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, and an hourly rate of $96.15. The ideal candidate will hold an active Louisiana APRN license with a specialty in adult mental health, be board-certified or eligible, and be

Qualifications

• Must have an active driver's license within the state of Louisiana.
• Willing to work in a community based setting.
• Board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist, a medical psychologist, or an advance practice registered nurse (APRN) with a specialty in adult mental health in the state of Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to determine medication needs
• Document patient assessments and interactions in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Prescribe and manage pharmacologic treatments, including controlled substances
• Monitor patient progress and adjust medications as necessary
• Facilitate direct patient admissions to hospitals when appropriate
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to develop coordinated treatment plans
• Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, registered nurses, and other care team members
• Provide community-based services, including traveling to patient locations with team support

Job description

#114416

Multiple Locations

Position Type

Part-Time

Work Schedule

3 days weekly, 8am - 4:30 pm

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seekingNurse Practitionerto join our team in our Hammond, LAlocation.

Earn: $96.15/hour

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality mental health care to individuals living with chronic mental illness. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and manage patients’ psychiatric needs in a community-based setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to determine medication needs
• Document patient assessments and interactions in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Prescribe and manage pharmacologic treatments, including controlled substances
• Monitor patient progress and adjust medications as necessary
• Facilitate direct patient admissions to hospitals when appropriate
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to develop coordinated treatment plans
• Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, registered nurses, and other care team members
• Provide community-based services, including traveling to patient locations with team support

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Must have an active driver's license within the state of Louisiana
• Willing to work in a community based setting
• Board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist, a medical psychologist, or an advance practice registered nurse (APRN) with a specialty in adult mental health in the state of Louisiana

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.