Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric jobs in North Carolina

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders in patients.

- Prescribe and monitor medications as needed.

- Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient visits and progress.

- Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the patient and other healthcare professionals.

- Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions.

- Participate in community outreach and education efforts.

- Adhere to all laws, rules, regulations, and codes of ethics related to mental health practice.

- Respond promptly to agency requests and communicate effectively with the treatment team.

- Keep patient files confidential and up to date.

- Deliver services professionally to uphold the reputation of the counseling center.

- Collaborate respectfully with co-workers and attend monthly staff meetings.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

- Master's degree in nursing with a specialization in psychiatric nursing.

- Valid state licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.

- 2 years of clinical experience in a mental health setting preferred.

- Knowledge of mental health disorders and treatment methods.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

- Credentialing with insurance panels required.

- Professional Liability & Malpractice Insurance coverage.

- Ability to be credentialed with commercial insurance panels.

- Flexible availability for varying work hours.