Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric

Responsibilities

• Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluations for General Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder across all age spectrums.
• Psychopharmacological management of all psychiatric diagnosed treatment conditions.
• Provide medication-assisted treatment to those with OUD in active withdrawal or recovery.
• Supportive psychotherapy, motivational interviewing and proficiency in trauma informed approach, harm reduction modeling and patient-centered treatments.
• Demonstrate proficiency and care coordination between psych, substance use tx and medical integration.
• Direct support for scheduled and walk-in patients.
• Completion of validated rating scales documentation and treatment plans to assist in determining level of care.
• Care coordination for patients including psychological testing, medical referrals, resources, peer supports, housing and other social determinants otherwise identified.
• Direct involvement with multidisciplinary team including PCP's, Pediatricians, OB/GYN, counseling, peer support staff and care coordinators.

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Medical License in state of primary residence and state of medical services being provided.
• 2+ years of experience as a Psychiatric Advance Practice Provider (For NPs: PMHNP Required) (For PA-Cs: CAQ in Psych preferred).
• DEA License.
• Bilingual- English and Spanish (preferred).
• A patient-first mindset.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, psychopharmacological management, and medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders. Proficient in care coordination, trauma-informed approaches, and collaborative work within multidisciplinary teams.