Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - PsychPros : Job Details

In collaboration with the agency Medical Director, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will function as a member of the Integrated Health Care Team in assisting with a full range of nursing/medical services for clients. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide health care to individuals diagnosed with mental illness, alcoholism, chemical dependency or substance abuse and perform other tasks and responsibilities within the framework of therapeutic counseling, health monitoring and screening, and the provision of wellness and recovery focused care. Job Responsibilities: - Performs interviews, health histories, mental status assessments, and diagnostic tests to determine diagnosis and current mental health status of clients. - Provides medical crisis intervention/counseling as required by direct visitation or telephone contact. Completes evaluations, medication reviews, and care plans, reviews and progress reports. - Participates in the management of clients medication regimens; pr...Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric, Nurse, Practitioner, Medical Director, Substance Abuse, Healthcare, Staffing