Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP

Relief Mental Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Relief Mental Health is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant to join our Denver, CO practice. The role conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment planning in collaboration with supervising psychiatrists.

It includes medication management, education on Spravato and ketamine therapies, psychotherapy, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing with Psychiatric Mental Health specialization.
• Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner with PMHNP-BC certification.
• Experience in psychiatric or mental health settings preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and clinical skills; compassionate care.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and confidentiality protocols (HIPAA).

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations including medical history and mental status exams.
• Assist in diagnosing mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with supervising psychiatrists.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, managing side effects and adherence.
• Assess and educate for Spravato and Ketamine treatments; monitor vital signs and safety.
• Provide psychotherapy and counseling using evidence-based techniques.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, options, and self-management.
• Collaborate with Therapists, Social Workers, Providers, and staff for comprehensive care.
• Maintain and sign treatment notes within 48 hours of appointments.
• Respond to psychiatric emergencies and provide crisis interventions.
• Stay updated on advancements and maintain required certifications.
• Coordinate follow-ups, motor threshold mapping, and evaluation of new TMS patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical evaluation

Confidentiality

HIPAA knowledge

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing (PMHNP)

PMHNP-BC certification

State NP licensure

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Position: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)/Physician Assistant

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including medical history and mental status examinations
• Diagnosis: Assist in diagnosing mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, etc.
• Treatment Planning: Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising psychiatrists
• Medication Management: Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, ensuring effective management of side effects and patient adherence
• Spravato Assessment and Treatments: Conduct thorough evaluations to assess appropriateness for treatment as well as provide thorough education and patient expectations for care. Observation and Monitoring of patient vital signs in office. Ensure patient safety and effective management throughout the treatment process.
• IV Ketamine Assessment and Treatments (if applicable): Conduct thorough evaluations to assess appropriateness for treatment as well as provide thorough education and patient expectations for care. Observation and Monitoring of patient vital signs in office. Ensure patient safety and effective management throughout the treatment process
• Therapeutic Interventions: Provide psychotherapy and counseling to patients, employing evidence-based techniques
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options available, and self-management strategies
• Treatment Modalities: Maintain a thorough and comprehensive understanding of all treatment modalities offered are Relief to ensure individualized care and referrals, when deemed appropriate
• Collaboration: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including Therapists/, Social Workers, Providers, Clinical Assistants and additional support staff to ensure comprehensive care
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely patient records, documenting assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes. Complete and sign all treatment notes within 48 hours of the appointment
• Crisis Intervention: Respond to psychiatric emergencies and provide crisis intervention as needed
• Continuing Education: Stay updated on advancements in psychiatric medicine and maintain required certifications
• Work in tandem with the Psychiatrist/TMS Provider to conduct follow ups, motor threshold mapping, and evaluation of new patients for TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation)

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health
• Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner and certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
• Prior experience in psychiatric or mental health settings highly preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and clinical skills; strong compassion and empathy for patients and their families
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional in all interactions
• Knowledge all health care regulations and confidentiality protocols, including HIPAA
• Ability to learn and maintain Electronic Health Record system
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite