Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: (Far north side of Chicago)

Our client, a growing Not-for-Profit Health Center located in Chicago, has a need for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the psychiatric nurse practitioner (PHMNP) will diagnose and treat patients with mental, emotional, substance use and behavioral disorders in an interdisciplinary care setting. Position focuses on psychotropic medication management of patients and education of interdisciplinary colleagues on psychotropic prescription. The PMHNP works with the behavioral health team to coordinate therapy and psychiatric services and collaborates with primary care providers on shared patients as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Complete psychotropic medication evaluations and provide medication management follow up.
• Provide diagnoses, prescriptions, and treatment plans.
• Monitors effectiveness of pharmacotherapy and provides intervention on an as-needed basis.
• Offer periodic training to primary care and behavioral health providers on psychotropic medication use and prescription.
• Document patient contact/progress in electronic medical record (EMR).
• Offer primary care providers consultation regarding management and prescription of psychotropic medications.
• Collaborate with patients’ families and external support staff and case managers to improve treatment outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
• Adhere to standards of practice and ethical guidelines established by the American Psychiatric Association, the State of Illinois, and MRHC
• Make program recommendations to the Medical and Behavioral Health Directors, assisting in the development of policies and procedures as needed.

Education & Experience:

• Licensed as a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse in the state of Illinois.
• Controlled Substance license/DEA License.
• Master’s degree in nursing.
• Ability to document efficiently in an electronic health record.

If you or anyone you know is interested, qualified and currently seeking employment please e-mail an updated resume to us for immediate review and consideration.