Overview

Twelve Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Dual-Certified Nurse Practitioner (Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) to join our dedicated behavioral health team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive psychiatric and primary care services to patients in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

 

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, prescribing medications, developing treatment plans, and working closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care. Candidates must hold active FNP and PMHNP certifications and be licensed to practice in the state.

If you are passionate about improving the lives of individuals facing behavioral health challenges and thrive in a supportive clinical setting, we encourage you to apply.

 

 

Responsibilities

Summary:

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
• Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan
• Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.
• Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.
• Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.
• Encourage family involvement in patient care. Respond to identified patient and family educational needs.
• Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.
• Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
• Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.
• May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required.
• Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
• DEA license.