Job Description
(Only QUALIFIED Healthcare Professionals accepted) Psychiatry/Mental Health-NP - MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Southern Washington. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF.
Job Description
The primary focus of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is to provide integrated behavioral health treatment to clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborating with therapists, case managers, nurses and other members of the treatment team. Taking ownership of the pharmacological intervention, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will complete psychiatric evaluations, prescribe appropriate medications, and provide general medical counseling and referrals.
Details:
Full-time, Permanent
Outpatient only
Monday through Friday
Completing initial psychiatric evaluations and assessing mental health and physical health status at routine appointments
Prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications and educating clients and their support system about the medications purpose, appropriate dosage, and possible side effects
Collaborating with each client to create an individualized treatment plan
Educating staff, clients, and other community partners about individual mental health needs
Following trauma-informed principles in all aspects of client care
Assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated
Completing all documentation and charting in a timely, client-centered manner
Participating in on-call and rounding rotations for our inpatient facilities
Benefits
We are proud to offer you a competitive benefits package, including:
Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified members
Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
Access to Employee Assistance Program services
Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
Site eligibility for student loan repayment programs (conditions apply)
Qualifications
Masters or doctorate degree in nursing or nursing practice with psychiatric mental health specialization
Two years of experience prescribing psychotropic medications
Registered nurse license and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license in Washington state
Federal DEA registration
First Aid & CPR certification
Must have a valid drivers license and vehicle liability insurance
MDstaffers Commitment to Excellence
We are committed to developing lasting relationships with our candidates. You are an expert at medical care, we are experts in healthcare staffing. Let us use our expertise and resources to find the right opportunity for you.
Our services are provided at no cost to our candidates
We have knowledgeable recruiters that cater to your career preferences
We assist with scheduling interviews and provide resources to simplify the licensing process
We facilitate the negotiation of your salary and terms of contract
Our experienced Support Services Department streamlines the credentialing process
To immediately speak with one of our Recruiters please call (866) 90-STAFF.
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