Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Psychiatry
Company: American Addiction Centers
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)Overview
Company Summary
If you are searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career
and an opportunity to make a difference in helping others, then
keep reading on. Here at AAC, we have a progressive culture; we
listen to your ideas, value a work/life balance, invest in
education, and we foster trust and respect for all individuals. Our
exceptional comp and strong benefits include company matching 401K,
medical, dental, vision and life insurance. We are looking for our
future leaders, who are not only going to fill the qualifications
for this job description, but who are going to exceed expectations.
Be a part of a team whose mission is to provide quality,
compassionate, and innovative care to adults struggling with
addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our purpose and
passion are to empower patients, their families, and our
communities by helping individuals achieve recovery and optimal
wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.
Responsibilities
Job Summary
As a member of a multidisciplinary medical team, the
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) will work
collaboratively to deliver high quality, direct clinical care at
Greenhouse Treatment Center.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Performs psychiatric evaluations, follow-ups, detox management,
and MAT as per SOP
* Psych Evals within 48 hours of admission/provider/month
(Psychiatry)
* Orders labs and other clinically appropriate testing and
prescribes medications and treatments
* Participates in the development and implementation of treatment
plans
* Consult with other physicians/clinicians about each patient's
specific need and refers to specialists as necessary
* Documents all patient encounters and diagnostic test results
accurately and timely in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
* Participates as an active member of the clinical team
* Attends monthly medical staff meetings with pertinent clinical
staff and UR
* Other duties as assigned including but not limited to participate
on clinical/medical committees, providing education and quality
review.
* Establishes positive, professional relationships with local
medical community and within the organization
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
* Comply with all applicable laws to physicians including HIPAA and
title 42 CFR
* Excellent communication (written and verbal), bedside manner and
time management skills
* Demonstrate effective teamwork
* Ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons
from diverse socioeconomic, education, racial, ethnic and
professional backgrounds
* Computer literate with the ability to appropriately utilize EMR
system
* Organize and prioritize workload to provide high quality care and
meet deadlines
* Meet and maintain facility credentialing and privileging
requirements
* Consistently demonstrate positive customer service attitude
* Maintain the highest ethical and moral standards among all -
employees, contractors, patients and members of the general
public
* If more than one facility, travel between facilities
* Willing to work evening hours and weekends if necessary
* Upholds the policies and procedures of Greenhouse Treatment
Center and American Addiction Centers
Physical Requirements
AAC is committed to principles of equal opportunities for all
employees. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations that
are necessary to comply with State and Federal disability
discrimination laws
* Prolonged sitting at a desk
* Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time
Certifications and Licenses:
* Current, unrestricted license, Advanced Practice Nurse
Practitioner or Physician Assistant, in the state of Texas
* Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification
* Current, unrestricted DEA Certification
* Current BLS Certification required (ACLS preferred)
American Addiction Centers is an equal opportunity employer.
American Addiction Centers prohibits employment practices that
discriminate against individuals or groups of employees on the
basis of age, color disability, national origin, race, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran or military status,
genetic information or any other category deemed protected by state
and/or federal law.
Keywords: American Addiction Centers, Grand Prairie , Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Psychiatry, Healthcare , Grand Prairie, Texas
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