Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Advanced Practice Nurse Psychiatric/Mental Health

Location: Orient, OH

Schedule: 20 hours/week, weekdays only (no nights, weekends, or holidays). Core hours typically 7:00 AM 5:00 PM. Some flexibility may be offered.

Duration: Approximately 3 months (may be extended based on need and mutual fit)

Job Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) Psychiatric/Mental Health will:

• Provide direct psychiatric/mental health care in-person or via telehealth as needed.

• Conduct mental health and psychopharmacological assessments, formulate diagnoses, and provide psychotropic medication management.

• Perform mental health evaluations to determine appropriate treatment and medication.

• Prescribe medications and order, interpret, and analyze laboratory tests.

• Collaborate with medical staff to ensure integrated care.

• Document all clinical encounters and medication management accurately in accordance with policies.

• Participate in treatment planning and treatment team meetings for assigned patients.

• Provide clinical supervision and consultation to registered nurses and other mental health staff on medication management and clinical issues.

• Receive regular clinical supervision from a collaborating physician.

• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities and maintain clinical competency.

Required Qualifications

• Master s degree in Nursing or related field

• Valid state APRN license

• Board certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (ANCC or equivalent)

• DEA registration (if prescribing controlled substances)

• Healthcare-professional level BLS/CPR certification

• Ability to pass TB and drug screenings as required