Nurse PractitionerSouthern Highlands Community Mental Health Center (SHCMHC)Location: Southern West Virginia- Mercer County
Employment Type: Full-Time
What You'll DoAs a Nurse Practitioner, you will:
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and risk assessments
- Diagnose and treat mental health and substance use disorders within your scope of practice
- Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychiatric medications
- Provide Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), when credentialed and authorized
- Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans
- Order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies as appropriate
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nurses, case managers, and other members of the treatment team
- Coordinate care with hospitals, primary care providers, pharmacies, and community partners
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance activities
- Provide education to consumers and families regarding diagnoses, medications, and treatment options
- Support a person-centered, recovery-focused approach to care
QualificationsRequired- Master's degree (or higher) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the applicable state
- National Nurse Practitioner certification (PMHNP, FNP, or other applicable certification)
- Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and protect patient confidentiality
Preferred- Experience working in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, integrated care, or community mental health
- Experience providing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Familiarity with CCBHC and CARF standards
