Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Discovery Behavioral Health • $145K — $166K *

Austin, TX 78745In-Person

Healthcare

Less than 5 years of experience

5 days ago

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Qualifications

Master's degree in Nursing or related field
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner licensure required
Proficient understanding of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Willingness to engage in therapeutic relationships with patients
Experience using electronic medical records

Responsibilities

Evaluate and diagnose patients with psychiatric conditions
Establish rapport and facilitate shared decision-making
Prescribe and implement appropriate treatment plans
Maintain accurate and timely patient records
Code services according to billing standards
Achieve 80% productivity based on CPT code time elements
Collaborate with other clinicians and administrative staff

Benefits

Full-time position with 30 - 40 hours per week
Work performed on-site
Opportunity for continuous learning in TMS
Commitment to patient care and ethical responsibilities
Structured support for continued professional development

Full Job Description

Position Summary:

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides direct clinical services for a variety of psychiatric conditions in an outpatient setting as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer. The age range is based on the scope of practice of the individual. Due to the nature of our behavioral health care model, willingness to work with patients with substance use disorders is preferred, as well as experience with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). If there is not past experience with TMS, a willingness to learn is needed.

Work performed on-site
Range of pay: $70.00 - $80.00 per hour
Full-time 30 - 40 hours per week/ 4 - 5 days per week

Essential Job Functions:

Evaluate scheduled patients consistent with prevailing practices standards. This includes collection of psychiatric history, relevant medical history, social and family history, mental status exam, diagnosis and devising a treatment recommendation
Establish rapport with patient and relevant members of their social system to assist them in understanding and accepting treatment recommendations within a shared decision-making model
To prescribe and implement treatment consistent with diagnosis and relevant standards, including the prescription of medications consistent with the ARNP's scope of practice
Complete records accurately and in a timely fashion. Generally, this means the same day of the service provided, but no later than one week after seen
Code services consistent with ethical and legal billing standards while supporting billing adequate to support the position financially
Strive to seek 80% productivity based upon CPT code time elements. Extra time is allotted to complete an initial evaluation per utilization policy for medical services
Cooperate with other medical services around vacation coverage, both direct and medication refills as necessary
Collaborate with internal and external clinicians, administrative staff and management staff to provide the best care to all clients/patients
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Core Competencies:

Able to build and establish trust and rapport with patients.
Creates a relationship with patients by providing comfort and emotional support.
Maintain confidentiality while communicating patient results, data or plans.
Ability to complete patient assessments accurately and thoroughly.
Ensuring accurate diagnosis of clients, consistent with current DSM and ICD codes
Ability to generate knowledge from clinical education and practice to improve patient outcomes.
Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of care on patients' health
Evaluate patient response, then modify treatment plan as necessary.
Willingness to follow through with ethical responsibilities to patient, including occasional engagement off hours to support necessary medication coverage (refills, etc.)

Knowledge, Education, Experience:

Master's degree in Nursing, Health Care or other related field
Possess and maintain an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner licensure in state of practice
Proficient understanding of TMS treatment protocols
Ability to engage patients in the therapy, or a willingness to learn
Ability to use electronic medical records

Physical Demands:

The physical demands outlined here represent those that are typically required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:

Engages in sustained power grasping and pushing/pulling motions
Exposure to dust, gas, odors, liquids, or fumes
Intermittent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, transporting object usually by hand, arm, or shoulder
Hand/eye coordination: Performing work using both
Working with hands: Seizing, holding, and grasping
Able to lift by raising or lowering an object from one level to another
The ability to respond quickly to emergency situations, which may involve running or moving rapidly.
Frequent standing and walking for extended periods, often throughout the entire shift.
Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous materials, requiring adherence to safety and PPE protocols.

Arbitration Agreement:

As a condition of employment, all candidates must agree to and sign a pre-employment arbitration agreement. This agreement requires that any disputes arising out of or related to employment with Discovery Practice Management will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than through litigation in court.

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