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Salary```Job Overview```
As an experienced Psychiatric NP, you will play a critical role in providing comprehensive mental health care to patients. Your expertise will contribute to the well-being of individuals struggling with psychiatric disorders. This position requires a strong clinical background, excellent communication skills, and a patient-centered approach.
```Duties```
1. Assessment and Diagnosis:
○ Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments, including mental health history, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.
○ Formulate differential diagnoses based on assessment findings.
○ Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate diagnoses.
2. Treatment Planning and Implementation:
○ Develop evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.
○ Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications.
○ Provide psychotherapy, counseling, and crisis intervention.
○ Monitor treatment progress and adjust interventions as necessary.
3. Patient Education and Support:
○ Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
○ Foster a therapeutic alliance by actively listening, empathizing, and addressing patient concerns.
○ Promote self-care and empower patients to actively participate in their treatment journey.
4. Collaboration and Consultation:
○ Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other team members.
○ Participate in case conferences, treatment planning meetings, and interdisciplinary rounds.
○ Provide consultation to primary care providers regarding mental health issues.
5. Documentation and Compliance:
○ Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records (EHR).
○ Adhere to legal and ethical standards, including informed consent and confidentiality.
○ Stay informed about current psychiatric guidelines and best practices.
6. Quality Improvement and Research:
○ Engage in continuous professional development.
○ Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the practice.
○ Participate in research projects related to mental health.
If you are a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse with a passion for helping individuals with mental health conditions, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract, PRN, Per diem
Pay: $130,745.00 - $196,199.00 per year
Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical specialties:
- Psychiatry
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Monthly bonus
- Yearly bonus
Supplemental schedule:
- Extended hours
- Holidays
- On call
Weekly schedule:
- Choose your own hours
Work setting:
- Remote
- Telehealth
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Language:
- English (Preferred)
Location:
- Virginia (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Virginia (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
