Nurse Practitioner-Pmhnp​/Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist-Pmh-Cns​/Aprn

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide medical evaluations and treatment of clients under the supervision of the Medical Director and work collaboratively with the medical/clinical staff under the guidelines of state licensure for Nurse Practitioners-PMHNP, PMH-CNS/Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist or APRN-CNS. Assume personal responsibility to comply with Federal, State and local laws governing business conduct, conducts business in ethical and trustworthy manner and displays the qualities characteristics of a professional at all times when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, employees/co-workers, etc.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
None

POSITION

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s in Nursing required with Nurse Practitioner-PMHNP, PMHCNS/Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist or APRN/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or program from an accredited college or university.

• Current Ohio Nurse Practitioner, APRN or PMHCNS License/Certification.

• Clinical experience working with specified client population of all ages.

• Board Certification preferred.

• Linked to Medicare & Medicaid and possess a Provider Number.

• Previous experience in child/adolescent, outpatient setting, preferred.

• Good knowledge of criteria for Medicare, Medicaid, HMO and private insurance coverage.

• Ability to maintain a high level of emotional tolerance. GBH JOB DESCRIPTION-PMHNP, PMH-CNS, APRN--OP Psych PAGE #1 (OF
6) Rev 10/2026 JOB DESCRIPTION & COMPETENCIES NURSE PRACTITIONER-PMHNP/ PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST-PMH-CNS/APRN- OUTPATIENT PSYCH

• Good knowledge of therapeutic processes, growth and development, limit setting, behavior management, and establishing/maintaining therapeutic relationships and boundaries appropriate to age of patient population served.

• Ability to consistently demonstrate a high level of reliability, accountability, and organizational understanding.

• Current BLS, CPR and CPI certification required.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess strong clinical assessment and process skills. Knowledge of psychopathology and general knowledge of medical care of patients

• Understanding of resiliency and recovery in mental illness and substance abuse, and treatment approaches and techniques.

• Strong interest in working with patients with psychiatric diagnoses.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to identify and resolve problems effectively and efficiently.

• Assertive and personable with the ability to balance the complex challenge of delivering quality, cost-appropriate, and service oriented outcomes.

• Execute various paperwork, like information files processing, and other daily administrative tasks.

• Maintain an efficient, organized work environment.

• Manages difficult customer situations; responds to requests for service and assistance.

• Appropriately accesses the resources of the company’s corporate offices for consultation and support.

• Flexibility in work schedule.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for providing psychiatric services to clients in a variety of clinical settings during scheduled hours. Scope of services includes outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management services.
• Provision of minimum number of billable hours of service as required by facility CEO and/or budget.

• Assess, diagnose, and treat geriatric, adults, adolescents, and children experiencing symptoms of behavioral health disorders. o Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement and the state’s Nurse Practice Act. o Collaborate with counselors, social workers, or other treatment team members to…