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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Optum

Flagstaff, AZ
16 days ago
$89,800 - $176,700

Job Description

Join Optum as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Flagstaff, AZ, and be part of a collaborative team dedicated to improving mental health care. You'll treat diverse patient populations, utilize your clinical expertise, and benefit from comprehensive perks while making a significant impact on community health.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments
  • Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions
  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
  • Provide patient education regarding medication regimens
  • Collaborate with treatment team members for coordinated care
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation in EHR systems

Required Qualifications

  • Active certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
  • Board Certification as a free-standing Mental Health NP
  • Current and active DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances
  • Experience working with a wide range of clinical presentations
  • Ability to provide psychiatric assessment and strong diagnostic skills
  • Ability to provide patient education regarding medication treatment adherence

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of clinical experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing in an outpatient setting
  • Expertise in treatment of substance addiction and co-occurring disorders
  • Experience working with patients in different age groups
  • Experience working with couples or family counseling
  • Experience with health psychology
  • Experience with EHRs and professional communication tools

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonusesFlexible work models & paid time offHealth and well-being benefits like health insurance and 401k matchingProfessional development with CME reimbursement