Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Ctrlcare Behavioral Health; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ctrlcare Behavioral Health in Wisconsin seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our on-site team. You will deliver direct psychiatric care and collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and support staff to provide comprehensive treatment for adults and adolescents.

You will develop individualized plans, prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, ensure patient safety, and maintain up-to-date EHRs while staying current with best practices and professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in psychiatric nursing or physician assistant studies.
• Active NJ state licensure and certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; DEA licensure.
• Experience in providing psychiatric care and managing psychotropic medications.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive and supportive environment for patients.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments, evaluations, and diagnosis of mental health disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the patient and the treatment team.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications as needed.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of patients through regular follow-up appointments.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to patients in distress.
• Collaborate closely with our team of mental health professionals.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records (EHR) for all patient interactions.

Skills

Excellent communication and InterperS

Compassion and empathy

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree or higher in psychiatric nursing or physician assistant studies

Tools

Charms EHR

Job description

About Us

We are a leading mental health clinic dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health care to individuals both adults and adolescence in our community. Our core values of Happiness, Excellence, Attention, and Love drive everything we do. We are committed to improving the mental well-being of our patients through a holistic approach that integrates evidence-based treatments, therapy, and personalized care plans.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who embodies our core values to join our team of mental health professionals. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality psychiatric care to our patients, collaborating with our team of psychiatrists, therapists, and support staff. This is an on-site, contracted role where you will be responsible for delivering direct patient care at our center.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive and supportive environment for our patients, fostering their emotional well-being.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments, evaluations, and diagnosis of mental health disorders with the highest level of clinical expertise.
• Provide focused and individualized care to each patient, addressing their unique needs and concerns.
• Show empathy and compassion in your interactions with individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the patient and the treatment team.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications as needed, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of patients through regular follow-up appointments.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to patients in distress.
• Collaborate closely with our team of mental health professionals.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records (EHR) for all patient interactions.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and stay current with best practices and emerging trends in psychiatry.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in psychiatric nursing or physician assistant studies.
• Current and active NJ state licensure and certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. As well active DEA licensure.
• Experience in providing psychiatric care and managing psychotropic medications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassion and empathy in working with individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to ethical and legal standards.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems. Charms EHR experience is a plus.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to join our team. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that values inclusivity, respect, and diversity.