Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Optum
US - Minnesota - Baxter
February 3, 2025

Northern Psychiatric Associates, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Baxter, MN.
Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care.
We're revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system.
Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations.
Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.
We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings.
Join our team, it's your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring.
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As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population.
You will interact directly with patients in an outpatient clinical setting and work as part of a collaborative team to provide exceptional behavioral health care.

Primary Responsibilities:

Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments of patients presenting with various mental health concerns
Utilize evidence-based screening tools and diagnostic criteria to formulate comprehensive treatment plans
Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions, employing various therapeutic modalities tailored to each patient's needs
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications per established protocols and clinical guidelines; monitor medication efficacy and side effects, adjusting treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes
Provide patient education regarding medication regimens, potential side effects, and adherence strategies
Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other treatment team members to ensure coordinated and integrated care
Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation in electronic medical records (EMR) systems, including assessment findings, treatment plans, progress notes, and medication management records

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

Active, clear certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) from a nationally recognized accrediting body/ license in state of practice
Board Certification as a free-standing Mental Health NP with no collaboration needed
Current and active DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration for prescribing controlled substances
Experience working with a wide range of clinical presentations
Ability to provide psychiatric assessment and solid diagnostic & evaluation skills
Ability to provide patient education, specifically regarding medication treatment adherence and aftercare services
Ability to counsel patients using advanced psychotherapeutic techniques, including in group settings, if needed

Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years of clinical experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing in an outpatient setting
Experience working with patients in different age groups, including older adults
Experience working with couples or family counseling
Experience with health psychology
Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
Expertise in treatment of substance addiction and co-occurring disorders

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere:
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace.
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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