Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
hace 21 días
Norfolk
Job Description Position Overview Community Allianceis seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our 23-hour crisis stabilization program. This role is critical in providing timely psychiatric assessments and clinical decision-making for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. The ideal candidate is clinically strong, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced crisis environment. Key Responsibilities • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for clients presenting in mental health crisis, • Evaluate mental status, risk level, and immediate treatment needs, • Diagnose psychiatric conditions in accordance with DSM criteria, • Develop and document treatment recommendations and disposition plans, • Determine appropriateness for admission, discharge, or higher levels of care, • Collaborate closely with crisis clinicians, nurses, case managers, and program leadership, • Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications when clinically appropriate, • Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record, • Participate in interdisciplinary care coordination to support client stabilization, • Maintain compliance with all state, federal, and organizational regulations Required Qualifications • Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), • Active and unrestricted state licensure, • Experience conducting psychiatric assessments in crisis, emergency, inpatient, or acute settings, • Strong clinical judgment and risk assessment skills, • Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure, • Excellent communication and documentation skills Preferred Qualifications • Experience working in crisis stabilization units, emergency departments, or mobile crisis programs, • Familiarity with 23-hour crisis, Residential Crisis Stabilization, and Community Stabilization., • Experience working with diverse and high-acuity populations Schedule & Availability • Full-time position, • Must be flexible and available to work weekends, • May include rotating shifts based on program needs