Mental Health Cooperative·Gallatin, Tennessee
The Psych Nurse Practitioner performs medical examinations, diagnoses common conditions, and manages chronic illnesses under physician direction. They also provide patient counseling, participate in multidisciplinary treatment teams, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals.
Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee. Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis.
If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you! Job Title: Advanced Practice Nurse (PMHNP)
We are hiring a Psych Nurse Practitioner, who under physician direction is responsible for performing medical examination, diagnosis of common medical conditions, managing stable phases of chronic illness, coordinating health management and assisting the clinic physician in delivering care to patients.
Under physician direction, provides primary care services to clinic patients including prescribing, dispensing or transmitting medications in accordance with standardized procedures and current state regulations. Provides general counseling, guidance and health instructions to individual patients and family members. Participates in the multidisciplinary treatment team meetings as required. Assists in organizing and implementing appropriate quality assurance activities. Seeks supervision from supervising MD as appropriate. Functions as part of a team in the provision of patient-care and performance of daily activities. Performs physical examinations utilizing designated employer examination guidelines. Participate in teaching activities as appropriate. Completes clinical documentation in a timely manner that is consistent with agency standards.
Satisfactory completion of a formal Nurse Practitioner Training Program (PMHNP certified) Knowledge and understanding of the consumer group(s) served. Valid Tennessee Driver’s License Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation Cell Phone
Mental Health Cooperative offers a full comprehensive benefit plan for you to participate in. The following products are available: Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage Health Savings Account Dental & Vision Insurance Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability Supplemental Life Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident & Critical Illness Insurance 403b - Retirement Plan Calm App for medication and mental health Gym membership discounts Pet Insurance
Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Market context
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