Mental Health​/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Overview

Sub-Acute, Long-Term Care is a sector of healthcare exploding with potential and work-life balance flexibility (no on call or weekends).

We are seeking a full-time (40 hours per week) Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider for a float position between our centers located in Albuquerque, NM. This position can be filled by a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Prior APP experience in a psychiatric/mental health role is required.

The base salary range is $120,000 - $130,000, in addition to our no‑cap incentive compensation bonus program.

Align Med Partners is a national medical group dedicated to improving health outcomes among residents of skilled nursing and senior living facilities. Our physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) are supported by a clinical leadership team with a decades-long track record of excellence in post‑acute and long‑term care. At Align Med, we believe in a better quality of life for all.

Our mission is to elevate healthcare outcomes for our patients, providers, and partners. In living out our mission, we embrace the following pillars in our day‑to‑day operations.

The Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) reports directly to the Area Clinical Practice Manager and/or the Director of Clinical Practice.

The Advanced Practice Provider collaborates on-site with the Center Leadership Team for center‑specific goals and priorities and with the Medical Director and/or Attending Physician for patient‑specific medical care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Utilizes the scientific process and national standards of care as a framework for managing patient care.
• Assessment of health status; diagnosis of patients; interpreting labs and diagnostics.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments to determine the mental health needs of patients and ongoing medication management follow‑up appointments.
• Perform and give psychotherapy for the treatment of conditions.
• Develop and implement the treatment plan in accordance with and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care planning process.
• Prescribe and manage appropriate medications for mental health conditions.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Complete all necessary documentation regarding the health care of customers in accordance with established policies, procedures and relevant State and Federal regulatory requirements.
• Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options and self‑care strategies.
• Follow evidence‑based practice guidelines.
• Consult with a physician for areas outside the scope of practice.
• Work with Align Med leadership team, individual center and area market leadership to improve quality measures related to psychiatric care.
• Demonstrate continued professional competence and recognize the importance of continuing education, maintenance of certification and applying standardized care guidelines.
• Support development of nursing staff and serve as a clinical expert for nursing staff when needed.
• Participate in center‑based quality initiatives and clinical initiatives that reduce hospital transfers and improve mental health outcomes.
• Adhere to coding and billing compliance program, including timely submission of billable charges.
• Comply with Align Med time off and on‑call policies.
• Perform other duties as requested and support any Align Med clinical initiatives.

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing program, licensed as a registered nurse, and certified as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program with a Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Specialty concentration in Adult/Geriatrics and/or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or other concentration/specialty track appropriate for the role.
• Active certification as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

• Comprehensive 90‑day training program and continued support.
• New and recent graduate mentorship and clinical education program.
• Opportunities for advancement: career ladder, clinical lead, and specializations in wound or palliative care services.
• Free subscription to Up To Date  and Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC).
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