Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Description The Psychiatric mid-level practitioner (Nurse Practitioner : NP, Clinical Nurse Specialist : CNS, or Physician Assistant : PA) will provide psychiatric services including diagnostic and medication assessment, prescription of psychiatric medications, and medication management. He / she will provide direct services to patients with support of the Behavioral Health Department clinical staff and the psychiatric assistant, and under the direction of a PIHC staff psychiatrist. The Behavioral Health Director supervises the position. All clinical staff provide care per Standard Operating Procedures and protocols developed by the Behavioral Health Department. The NP / CNS / PA works collaboratively across PIHC Substance Abuse, Client Services, Clinical Care, and Prevention Departments. Requirements Minimum Qualifications : Mater's Degree in Nursing (or higher) or Physician Assistant degree / Program from accredited college or university NPI and DEA Experience : At least 2 - 5 years of experience as NP / CNS / PA in clinical setting License / Licensure : Georgia / Licensed NP, CNS, or PA