Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Job in
Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico, 88221, USA
Listing for:
6AM City, LLC
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry, Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly
USD
100000.00
125000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
Job Title:
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Position Code: T03E (Exempt)
Department:
Health Center Operations
Salary Grade: F15
Account Code: XXXX
69
Position Category: 330 (Rphca) – Other Licensed Mental Health Providers (L20b) Physicians
The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be exhaustive.
Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of the First Choice Community Healthcare (FCCH) Medical Director, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing treatment for FCCH patients in collaboration with the care team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform thorough psychiatric diagnostic evaluations of FCCH patients using the biopsychosocial model, complete with diagnoses, treatment recommendations, and pharmacotherapy.Provide ongoing medication management/follow‑up care after the initial psychiatric evaluation, utilizing pharmacotherapeutic and psychotherapeutic modalities as necessary.Provide psychiatric care in the most collaborative/integrated fashion possible, with the involvement and input of care team providers considered essential for optimal care.Respond to clinical consultation requests from non‑psychiatric specialties as time permits. Consultations may involve electronic communication, direct discussion with PCP and/or Behaviorist, and possibly direct examination of the patient. The provider will clearly communicate the limitations of the consultation and treatment recommendations if the patient was not evaluated in person.See patients for follow‑up visits at clinically necessary intervals and document up‑to‑date progress notes in the EMR chart.New patient visits are allotted one‑hour slots; follow‑up visits 30‑minute slots.Panel will be capped at an appropriate level for a 1.0 FTE Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Patients not able to be seen within FCCH will be referred to outside psychiatric care.Provide thorough medication education to patients/guardians about risks, benefits, side effects, and alternatives to recommended medication(s) to enable informed consent.Obtain and review patient/guardian signature on the Controlled Substance Contract at initial visit and annually thereafter.If the patient will be transferred back to PCP after a one‑time consult and the ongoing medications will be managed by PCP, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will defer signing the Controlled Substance Contract and/or starting controlled medications to the PCP.Order, review, and interpret relevant tests and evaluations/procedures to assist in diagnostic process, medication effects, and follow‑up care.Participate in clinic staff development and in‑service education programs for both professional and non‑clinical staff.Participate, in an advisory capacity, in program planning and policy formulation for the Clinic.Provide consultation and training to FCCH providers related to behavioral health issues.Serve on FCCH committees as assigned.Perform other assignments as requested by the Medical Director and/or Behavioral Health Director.All duties may be performed in person or via tele‑health.Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.Minimum
Education and Experience Certification as Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with experience in healthcare management.Experience in a non‑profit or community healthcare setting is optimal.Experience in healthcare management is optimal.Bi‑lingual (English and Spanish) is highly preferred.Licenses and Certifications Required
Current Controlled Substance Registration Certificate from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of New Mexico.Current nurse practitioner license from the State of New Mexico.CPR certification within six months of hire date.Valid New Mexico driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information…
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