Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Job Description
Job Description
JOIN OUR TEAM at 1st Choice Healthcare.
1st Choice Healthcare is accepting applications for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is an integral part of the care team, providing direct patient services in person and via telehealth in the areas of behavioral health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment.
Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, diagnosis, and implementation of treatment plans, as well as monitoring and evaluating patient progress.
The APRN will work collaboratively with the primary care and behavioral health teams to deliver integrated, patient-centered care.
At 1st Choice Healthcare , we embrace, and practice patient-centered care and we strive to provide all our patients with the best possible medical care.
We encourage each patient to take an active role in their healthcare. We believe that in addition to helping patients when they are sick, we can and should help guide them in making healthy choices for preventive care.
1st Choice Healthcare is a non-profit, Joint Commission accredited, Federally Qualified Health Center. We welcome all members of our community, especially those unable to afford care.
We are founded and governed by our community.
Qualifications :
Graduation from an accredited institution, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program recognized by the Board of Nursing or from a program otherwise designated for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses which has been approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
Maintain a current certification to practice in the State of Arkansas.
DEA license required
1 year of service in behavioral health a plus
Must have the ability to work effectively and independently and in a team environment
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people of all backgrounds
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Travel required between clinic locations
Benefits :
Medical and Dental insurance is paid at 100%
Retirement plan-403B
Paid time off
13 paid Holidays each year
Paid time off-15 vacation days and 12 sick days per year
Work-life Balance