1 year of outpatient experience in Behavioral Health as an APP
NP graduate from an accredited program
Current (or in-process) Michigan licensure
BLS and ACLS certifications required (ACLS can be obtained after hire)
Responsibilities
Provide outpatient psychiatric care to adult and geriatric patients
Complete biopsychosocial histories and perform mental status examinations
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Establish diagnoses and develop treatment plans
Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team members to ensure patient-centered care
Benefits
Full-time schedule with Monday to Friday hours
Minimal weekend commitment (2 weekends per year)
Opportunity to work in a supportive, interdisciplinary team environment
Focus on outpatient care, enhancing work-life balance
Access to professional development opportunities within a reputable health system
Full Job Description
Job Description
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner / Behavioral Health / Days
Location: Henry Ford Detroit (1 Ford Place)
Status: Full-Time / Days
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Setting: 100% Outpatient / Adult + Geriatrics
Weekends: 2 Weekends per year
Position Overview:
Henry Ford Health Detroit is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification to join our Behavioral Health team. This role focuses on providing outpatient psychiatric care, including completing biopsychosocial histories, performing mental status examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, establishing diagnoses, and developing and managing appropriate treatment plans. The PMHNP will provide care under the supervision of a qualified member of the medical staff and collaborate with physicians, social work, psychology, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to support high-quality, patient-centered behavioral health care. A minimum of one year of outpatient Behavioral Health experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is required.
Qualifications
PMHNP Certification is required
1 Year of outpatient experience in Behavioral Health as an APP Required
NP graduate from an accredited program
Current (or in-process) Michigan licensure
BLS required; ACLS required (or obtained after hire)
Credentials:
Education & Training
Nurse Practitioner (NP): Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
Licensure
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan, or in the process of applying (proof of application required).
Certification
NP: National certification by a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan (e.g., ANCC, AANP)
PMHNP: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification (PMHNP-BC) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Required Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) - required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - required (may be obtained after hire)
DEA / Controlled Substance Licensure
NP: DEA registration required through credentialing; NPs do not hold a Michigan CSL and will use their Michigan license number during the application process
Additional Information
About Henry Ford Health System
Henry Ford Health System is a non-profit healthcare organization based in Detroit, Michigan. The organization was founded in 1915 by automotive pioneer Henry Ford and has since grown to include hospitals, medical centers, and other healthcare facilities throughout Michigan. Henry Ford Health System provides a wide range of healthcare services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. The organization is also involved in medical research and education, and operates the Henry Ford Health Sciences Center. In 2019, Henry Ford Health System was ranked as the 5th largest healthcare system in Michigan by Crain's Detroit Business.
