Psychiatric NP – Adult & Geriatric Psychiatry

The Menninger Clinic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Menninger Clinic seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing management for adult, geriatric, and adolescent patients within its clinical coverage across adult programs. Working hours are M-F, 8-5, with on-call duties as assigned.

You will collaborate with supervising physicians and the administrative leadership to develop and implement treatment plans, perform medical histories and physical exams, and ensure compliance with medical

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved training program with certification in the treatment of geriatric, adult and adolescent patients.
• Current license to practice as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the State of Texas.
• Controlled substance registration with the DEA.

Responsibilities

• Issue psychiatric examinations and assessments for new and existing patients.
• Develop dynamic treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Administer and monitor pharmacotherapy for psychiatric and medical conditions.
• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations as requested.
• Collaborate with Administrative Director and leadership on new initiatives.
• Provide education and training to departmental staff as assigned.
• Assist with holiday, weekend or vacation coverage as needed.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Treatment planning

Pharmacotherapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

On-call readiness

Education

Certification in geriatric, adult and adolescent care

Job description

The Menninger Clinic seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing management for adult, geriatric, and adolescent patients within its clinical coverage across adult programs. Working hours are M-F, 8-5, with on-call duties as assigned.

You will collaborate with supervising physicians and the administrative leadership to develop and implement treatment plans, perform medical histories and physical exams, and ensure compliance with medical