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Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health
Job in
Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico, 88130, USA
Listed on 2026-03-03
Listing for:
Roosevelt General Hospital and Clinics
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- 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.
Integrity
- 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, setting high standards in healthcare delivery and ensuring exceptional patient satisfaction within the communities we serve.
- We take pride in our accountability and fiscal responsibility, skillfully balancing costs and outcomes to guarantee that superior patient care is always delivered.
- We collaborate across departments and disciplines to deliver effective and compassionate healthcare, working alongside patients, families, and community partners to ensure seamless coordination of care and achieve our common goals of wellness and healing.
- We prioritize open communication and mutual…
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