Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

General Statement

Under the direction of the Medical Director and day-to-day supervision of the Behavioral Health Director within established policies and procedures, performs initial psychiatric evaluation, diagnoses, ongoing assessment, and treatment of individuals with mild to moderate and severe and persistent mental illness. Identifies client needs, develops treatment plans and referrals, and provides medication management. Collaborates with Family Nurse Practitioners and provides psychiatric support/recommendations for patient care; performs related work as required.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Requirements

License Requirements: Year(s) of Experience

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university school of nursing

Licensure in the State of Michigan and board certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner; Certified as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by the ANCC or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), Michigan Controlled Substance License, and current DEA license.

Three (3) years of clinical experience working with individuals with mild to moderate and severe and persistent mental illness and/or developmental disabilities, including assessment, medication management, and crisis intervention. Preference of experience working with children in an outpatient setting.

Additional Requirements: Must be willing to work occasional weekends, holidays or irregular hours;

Proficiency with Electronic Health Records;

Valid Michigan Driver’s license and use of a vehicle during working hours;

Must be able to meet the physical and sensory demands of the position;

BLS certification.

Essential Physical Demands

• Vision – Position requires the ability to visually assess details at both near and far distances, as well as to perceive depth and spatial relationships with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Hearing – Position requires the ability to receive and respond to verbal communication with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Lifting,
• Standing, and
• Walking
• With or
• Without
• Reasonable
• Accommodations:
• Position requires the ability to lift up to 35lbs on an occasional basis
• Position requires the ability to regularly stand for extended periods of time