Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Position Title: Nurse Practitioner with Mental Health Expertise

Position Summary:

Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Service (ACAPS), a leading medical practice dedicated to comprehensive mental healthcare, is seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team and deliver compassionate care to a diverse patient population.

Job Responsibilities:

Outpatient Setting:

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, including history taking, mental status examinations, and ordering diagnostic tests (if applicable).
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and others.
• Prescribe medications and manage medication regimens for mental health conditions.
• Provide patient education and counseling on coping mechanisms, healthy lifestyle choices, and mental health self-management.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient medical records.

Inpatient Setting (if applicable):

• Collaborate with physicians on patient care plans for hospitalized patients with mental health conditions.
• Perform mental health assessments, including history taking, mental status examinations, and monitoring vital signs.
• Manage and adjust treatment plans as needed based on patient progress.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (if applicable).
• Educate patients and families about their condition and treatment plan.
• Document patient care comprehensively in the electronic health record (EHR).

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

• Active license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Texas.
• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP) or a related field.
• National certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a PMHNP in a combined outpatient and inpatient setting (or demonstrably relevant experience in mental health care).

Skills Required:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Strong clinical judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in both outpatient and inpatient settings (if applicable).
• Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered mental healthcare.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Compensation:

• Competitive compensation based on a per-patient percentage model.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to practice in a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment focused on mental health.
• Flexible scheduling options (negotiable).
• Make a real impact on the lives of patients struggling with mental health challenges.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• The compensation package for this role is percentage per patient. Means you will be paid on the basis of number of patients you attend. Please apply accordingly.

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• McKinney, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person