Responsibilities ResponsibilitiesThe Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, patient care planning, prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment of mental health and/or substance issues. The psychiatric nurse practitioner may also complete Utilization Review calls on behalf of physicians and provide services at the partial hospitalization program.
Meridell Achievement Center is a 134-bed, seclusion free, psychiatric residential treatment facility located northwest of Austin. Our 60-acre campus is complete with mature oaks, rolling hills, and plenty of walking paths and outdoor spaces. We have 7 unique living units separated by gender, age, and development needs with a swimming pool, gymnasium, sports court and playing fields. We provide 24-hour psychiatric care to girls and boys ages 10 to 17 years old with customized therapeutic approaches and intensive behavioral programs to teach young patients to moderate their behavior, manage emotions and improve social functioning.
Website: www.meridell.com
Benefits for our fulltime staff include:- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- Pet Insurance
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
Qualifications QualificationsEducation/Licensure: Master's degree in nursing from an accredited program. Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas.
Experience: At least two years with direct clinical experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing.