Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner -Child and Adolecent - ...

Core Job Duties: • Providing excellent and psychiatric care guided by a Medical Director. This includes but not limited to knowledge of mental health conditions, substance use disorders, assessment for medication complications, detoxification protocols and prescribing medications in general. Determine a differential diagnosis and plan for intervention • Demonstrating proficiency using an electronic medical record system with all required documentation • Understands and ensures compliance with all relevant policies and procedures, State and Federal rules and regulations, Joint Commission standards and patient's medical needs • Performing thorough psychiatric/substance use disorders evaluations • Performing thorough History and Physical on admission • Completing Daily Progress Notes and Discharge Summaries in a timely fashion • Placing all necessary orders • Working with treatment team and hospital administration regarding peer to peer evaluations • Working closely with treatment team regarding management of patients during the stay • Understanding and following ASAM and Medical Necessity criteria • Working closely with the Medical Director regarding clinical care, ensuing all relevant protocols are followed, develop cost-effective methods to provide medically necessary therapeutic services. • Ensuring that high standards of care are met • Working in collaboration with other Providers at the facility • Ensuring turning in time sheets within designated time frame • PMHNP must have good listening skills, and a compassion to help. • PMHNP must know when to listen and when to prescribe. • Believe in Quality over quantity with patient visits. • No Call or weekends! • Performing other tasks and duties as assigned Qualifications: • Licensed APRN with Master's Degree or higher to practice medicine; Psychiatric APRN (Psych NP) preferred • Must be in good standing with the State of Illinois • Must be able to interact compassionately with a diverse population • Must have a DEA to prescribe Controlled medications • Familiarity with JCAHO and other relevant healthcare standards is necessary • Excellent communication skills to relate to all levels of facility staff • Driven, confident, and self-motivated • Knowledge of the Principles and Practices of Addiction Medicine • Adheres to the AMA/ AOA Healthcare code of ethics • Knowledge of HIPAA Job Types: Full-time, Part-time/Contract Benefits Availible: 401(k) Matching Dental Insurance Flexible Schedule Health Insurance Life Insurance Vision Insurance

Created: 2026-03-04