Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner; PMHNP Contractor

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments
• Diagnose and treat mental health disorders
• Prescribe medications and other treatments as necessary
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Document patient care in electronic medical records and ensure compliance with regulations and standards
• Educate patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Monitors compliance with accreditation standards/DHMHA, CARF regulations and assists with both internal and external reviews.
• Accurately reflects services provided to ensure monthly reports and documentation for DCS are submitted.

• Master's degree in Psychiatric Nursing
• Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
• Current Indiana State License
• An unrestricted DEA License
• Experience in a clinical psychiatric setting
• No suspension/exclusion/debarment from participation in federal health care programs (e.g. Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP)
• Professional liability insurance – with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Ability to assess and coordinate treatment needs for complex family systems
• Experience with a diverse patient population