Advanced practice nursing degree from an accredited university
Valid PMHNP certification
Unrestricted license in at least one state where MTC Care operates
DEA certificate obtained
Meets credentialing requirements for MTC Care and assigned facilities
Ability to become credentialed with Medicare, Medicaid, and other payers as needed
Preferred experience in geriatric and/or psychiatric care
Proficient with computer systems including Electronic Health Records, Microsoft Outlook, and Excel
Responsibilities
Conduct live clinical assessments and develop treatment protocols
Provide behavioral and talk therapy to patients
Coordinate care with families and skilled nursing facility staff
Collaborate with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary teams
Document patient interactions in Electronic Health Records
Educate facility staff and participate in meetings
Consult on behavioral interventions and medication management
Participate in case reviews and respond to urgent facility calls
Stay updated on telehealth legislation
Benefits
In-person work environment
Opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration
Access to professional development through in-service education
Engagement in comprehensive patient management
Involvement in case reviews and consultations
Supportive role in clinical settings with skilled nursing facilities
Full Job Description
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner(PMHNP) - Responsibilities (In-person)
Conduct live and interactive clinical assessments of patients, providing treatment protocols, prescribing or recommending behavioral medications and providing medication management
Provide behavioral and talk therapy to our patients
Coordinate care with family members and staff at skilled nursing facilities
Work closely with our collaborating psychiatrists where required by state law or independently but within an interdisciplinary team including other PMHNPs, psychologists, clinical pharmacists, and physicians
Complete patient notes in our Electronic Health Records system
Provide in-service education at facilities; participate in staff meetings as needed
Provide consultation to facility staff on behavioral interventions, nursing practice, and psychopharmacology including writing orders for medications, as appropriate
Participate in case reviews, consultations and utilization review
Respond to urgent calls from the facility and facilitate problem-solving
Stay current on telehealth issues and legislation
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner(PMHNP) - Qualifications
Advanced practice nursing degree from an accredited university
Valid PMHNP certification
Unrestricted license in the state at least one state in which MTC Care practices
DEA certificate
Able to meet the credentialing requirements of MTC Care and your assigned facilities
Able to become credentialed with Medicare and Medicaid, and other payers as necessary
Geriatric and/or psychiatric experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to work on a computer using the Internet, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft excel and MTC Care's Electronic Health Record system
