Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health

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Full Time Professional Portales, NM, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Provide advanced practice nursing care specializing in behavioral health for patients across the lifespan in an ambulatory clinic and/or hospital setting. Responsibilities include psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, therapeutic intervention, and coordination of care with the interdisciplinary team. The NP/PMHNP plays a key role in improving access to behavioral health services and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
• Conduct psychiatric and behavioral health evaluations for new and established patients
• Diagnose and manage mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, psychosis, and mood disorders
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications in accordance with evidence-based practice and state/federal guidelines
• Provide brief therapeutic interventions and supportive counseling as appropriate
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, therapists, and nursing staff to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans
• Educate patients and families regarding psychiatric diagnoses, treatment options, and medication management
• Ensure continuity of care by coordinating referrals to specialty providers and community resources
• Document all patient encounters in the electronic health record in a timely and accurate manner
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain licensure, certifications, and continuing education requirements in accordance with state regulations
• Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and cultural sensitivity in all patient and staff interactions
• Serve as a resource for staff education on behavioral health topics and evidence-based practices
• Provide crisis intervention and support in urgent or emergent psychiatric situations

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• We are committed to honesty and ethical principles, where our words and actions reflect our dedication to fostering strong relationships and maintaining professional credibility.
• We take accountability for our actions and their impact on others, consistently honoring our commitments and upholding moral standards and values in every situation.

• We promote personal growth and professional excellence by embracing continuous learning through training, mentorship, and constructive feedback.
• We foster a collaborative culture driven by curiosity and critical thinking, encouraging staff to ask questions, seek answers, and share knowledge.
• We confidently embrace changes in technology, processes, and practices, encouraging strategic risk-taking and creativity to enhance healthcare delivery, patient safety, and the quality of care.
• We collaborate with partners from other hospitals, academic institutions, industry leaders, and community organizations to promote continuous improvement and remain at the forefront of advancing healthcare outcomes.

• We engage in open communication with patients, families, and colleagues to understand their needs and concerns, while respecting their differences and upholding their dignity.
• We foster a nurturing environment where individuals feel supported, understood, and valued, strengthening relationships, promoting growth, and enhancing the overall well-being of all.
• We strive to be a model rural healthcare facility,…