Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

Relief Mental Health; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Relief Mental Health in Illinois is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) / Physician Assistant to join our team in Rockford. You will perform psychiatric evaluations, diagnose conditions, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with supervising psychiatrists.

Responsibilities include medication management, psychotherapy, patient education, and crisis intervention, with emphasis on evidence-based care and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing with PMHNP specialization.
• Current PA licensure and PMHNP-BC certification.
• Experience in psychiatric settings preferred.
• Strong communication and empathic patient care.
• HIPAA and confidentiality compliance.
• Ability to use EHR systems (Tebra a plus).

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations including medical history and mental status exams.
• Assist in diagnosing mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with supervising psychiatrists.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications and manage side effects.
• Conduct Spravato assessments and monitor patient vitals.
• Conduct IV Ketamine assessments and monitor patient vitals.
• Provide psychotherapy and counseling to patients.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and self-management.
• Maintain comprehensive understanding of all treatment modalities offered.
• Collaborate with Therapists, Social Workers, Providers and support staff for care.
• Document assessments, treatment plans and progress notes within 48 hours.

Skills

Psychiatric Evaluation

Medication Management

Therapeutic Interventions

Patient Education

HIPAA Knowledge

EHR Proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies

PMHNP-BC certification

Illinois state licensure

Tools

Tebra EHR

Microsoft Office

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

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program or Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health
• Current state licensure as a Physician Assistant with psychiatric certification (if required). 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 - Tebra is a plus
• 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