Youth Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner — Care & Treatment Lead

LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH SERVICES INC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 103,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH SERVICES INC in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an experienced Certified Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric support and basic medical care to youth at the Admin McMillan location. The role includes patient assessments, prescribing medications within scope, and collaborating with the treatment team to develop care plans.

Active Ohio CNP licensure with medication prescription authority is required, with 2 years of related psychiatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio CNP licensure with certification to prescribe medications.
• 2 years of related experience, psychiatric experience.
• Experience with youth within a psychiatric clinic.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn and apply, trauma informed care principles.
• Bilingual and/or Sign Language proficiency

Responsibilities

• Oversee psychiatric support and basic medical care to clients.
• Assess patient status, order tests, diagnose illnesses.
• Prescribe medicines and monitor treatment courses.
• Collaborate with the treatment team in care plan development.
• Ensure HIPAA-compliant handling of medical records.
• Manage prior authorizations and arrange further medical attention when necessary.

Skills

Psychiatric care

Patient assessment

Medication management

Collaboration with treatment team

HIPAA compliance

Education

Nurse Practitioner license (CNP)

Job description

LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH SERVICES INC in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an experienced Certified Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric support and basic medical care to youth at the Admin McMillan location. The role includes patient assessments, prescribing medications within scope, and collaborating with the treatment team to develop care plans.

Active Ohio CNP licensure with medication prescription authority is required, with 2 years of related psychiatric experience preferred.