Ozark Center Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Job Description Summary

This position will be a combination of working in the Hope Spring Clinic and on the Mobile Unit.

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides psychiatric care to patients. They provide services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance abuse and mental health) issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment and demonstrates a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery. The PMHNP will be trained in trauma-informed care and will work to help provide services in an environment that is sensitive and responsive which will prevent victimization, abuse, or trauma as a result of the care received. They will work under a collaborative agreement with a Center psychiatrist and, administratively, reports to the Director of Adult Psychiatric Practices.

Required Qualifications

• Current certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• Eligible for or active licensure in the State of Missouri

Responsibilities

• Interprets and evaluates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Administers, dispenses, and prescribes drugs and provides treatment within the APN’s scope of practice and consistent with the APN’s skills, training, and competence.
• May administer and dispense controlled substances on a case-by-case consistent with collaborative agreement with Center psychiatrist.
• Participates in the delivery of psychiatric care within a mobile mental health unit serving rural and underserved communities.
• Provides services in non-traditional settings including schools, community centers, and remote locations, utilizing telehealth and mobile technology.
• Supports Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) protocols in collaboration with waivered psychiatrists.
• Ensures trauma-informed, culturally competent care in mobile environments, adapting to diverse client needs and settings.
• Coordinates with multidisciplinary mobile team members to ensure continuity of care and efficient service delivery.
• Utilizes mobile unit equipment and technology including secure digital records, e-prescription tools, and telehealth platforms.
• Interprets and evaluates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Provides triage telephone calls and provides consultation.
• Provides counseling and instruction regarding patient problems.
• Completes all clinical documentation in a timely fashion as prescribed in policy and procedure
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between patient visits.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• When seeing a patient with conditions which are beyond the education, training, competency or scope of practice of the APN, the APN will consult with or refer the patient to the collaborating Physician. All significantly abnormal lab and EKG results will be discussed with the Physician.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.