Nurse Practitioner
hace 3 meses
Montgomery
Job DescriptionDescription: Position Summary The Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric) provides direct behavioral health care to adults, adolescents, and children in outpatient and facility-based settings. This role integrates psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and patient education into compassionate, evidence-based care. The Nurse Practitioner collaborates closely with the supervising psychiatrist and interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, compliant, and coordinated treatment for every patient served. Key Responsibilities • Conduct psychiatric evaluations and comprehensive assessments to diagnose and manage behavioral health disorders., • Prescribe, monitor, and adjust medications in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement and the Alabama Nurse Practice Act., • Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, clinical findings, and best practices., • Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and facility staff to ensure coordinated and integrated care., • Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and medication management., • Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests as clinically appropriate., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and billing documentation, in compliance with Remedy and state/federal standards., • Participate in quality assurance and compliance activities, ensuring all clinical documentation meets Remedy’s 72-hour completion requirement., • Communicate effectively with partner facilities, ensuring continuity of care and adherence to regulatory guidelines., • Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards in all patient interactions., • Perform additional duties as requested to support the clinical and administrative operations of Remedy Behavioral Health. Compliance & Ethics • Complies with all federal, state, and company regulations, including HIPAA, confidentiality, and billing standards., • Participates in required orientation, compliance, and continuing education programs., • Promptly reports suspected incidents of non-compliance to the appropriate supervisor or HIPAA Officer., • Cooperates with audits, investigations, and performance improvement initiatives., • Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nursing with specialization in Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMHNP or equivalent)., • Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) license in Alabama., • Current DEA registration and Alabama Controlled Substance Registration (CSR)., • Minimum of 1–2 years of psychiatric or behavioral health clinical experience preferred., • Credentialed or eligible for credentialing with major insurance carriers (Remedy’s credentialing staff assists with enrollment). Skills & Competencies • Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills in psychiatric and behavioral health settings., • Ability to prescribe and manage psychotropic medications safely and effectively., • Proficiency in EMR/EHR documentation (Practice Fusion experience a plus)., • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills., • Sound judgment, ethical integrity, and adherence to confidentiality standards., • Commitment to providing patient-centered, trauma-informed care. Additional Information This position description is not exhaustive and may be revised as needed. Employment with Remedy Behavioral Health is at-will.