Geriatric Psychiatry
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner(PMHNP) - Responsibilities
Conduct live and interactive clinical assessments of patients, providing treatment protocols, prescribing or recommending behavioral medications and providing medication management
Provide behavioral and talk therapy to our patients
Coordinate care with family members and staff at skilled nursing facilities
Work closely with our collaborating psychiatrists where required by state law or independently but within an interdisciplinary team including other PMHNPs, psychologists, clinical pharmacists, and physicians
Complete patient notes in our Electronic Health Records system
Provide in-service education at facilities; participate in staff meetings as needed
Provide consultation to facility staff on behavioral interventions, nursing practice, and psychopharmacology including writing orders for medications, as appropriate
Participate in case reviews, consultations and utilization review
Respond to urgent calls from the facility and facilitate problem-solving
Stay current on telehealth issues and legislation
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner(PMHNP) - Qualifications
Advanced practice nursing degree from an accredited university
Valid PMHNP certification
Unrestricted license in the state at least one state in which MTC Care practices
DEA certificate
Able to meet the credentialing requirements of MTC Care and your assigned facilities
Able to become credentialed with Medicare and Medicaid, and other payers as necessary
Geriatric and/or psychiatric experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to work on a computer using the Internet, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft excel and MTC Care Electronic Health Record system