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Josselyn

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Josselyn, Grayslake, Illinois, United States, 60030

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The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse who provides comprehensive psychiatric care to patients. The PMHNP conducts psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses mental health conditions, develops and manages treatment plans, and prescribes psychotropic medications as indicated. The role includes providing therapeutic interventions, collaborating with interdisciplinary team members, and promoting evidence-based care. The PMHNP integrates treatment guidelines, addresses psychosocial and medical factors, and advocates for patient-centered care in a community mental health setting

Schedule Essential Responsibilities and Metrics

Providing psychiatric assessments and documentation including:

Chief Complaint

History of Present Illness

Past Mental Health History

Previous Medical History

Review of Systems

Substance Use Screening

Social, Family, and Developmental history

Mental Status Exam

Assessment/Diagnoses

Prescribing of psychotropic medications as indicated

Appropriate follow-up care of clients to monitor treatment response

Recommendation of other medical care or therapies that may be helpful to the patient

Provides high-quality service and maintains 70% of direct service hours per month

All Progress Notes are entered into the medical record as soon as possible, and in no more than three (3) business days from the date of service

Participation in the multi-disciplinary approach to client care

Psychoeducation of patients and families about the nature and course of illness, prognosis of the condition, rationale for medications prescribed and a discussion of risks, benefits and potential side effects (long & short term)

Provide crisis intervention as needed

Participate and provide supervision of the multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and provide consultation as needed

Maintain active role in treatment team and with staff

Coordinate medical aspects of treatment with Nurse, Care Coordinator and Case Managers

Seek supervision from supervising PMHNP and/or Josselyn’s Medical Director as appropriate

Qualifications

MSN/DNP degree with specialty in Psychiatric Mental Health

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse IL license and board certification to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Current controlled substance and DEA licenses

Malpractice coverage is active at a minimum of $1,000,000 / $3,000,000 per center requirements

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