Nurse Practitioner

Description

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric) provides direct behavioral health care to adults, adolescents, and children in outpatient and facility-based settings. This role integrates psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and patient education into compassionate, evidence-based care. The Nurse Practitioner collaborates closely with the supervising psychiatrist and interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, compliant, and coordinated treatment for every patient served.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and comprehensive assessments to diagnose and manage behavioral health disorders.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust medications in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement and the Alabama Nurse Practice Act.
• Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, clinical findings, and best practices.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and facility staff to ensure coordinated and integrated care.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and medication management.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests as clinically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and billing documentation, in compliance with Remedy and state/federal standards.
• Participate in quality assurance and compliance activities, ensuring all clinical documentation meets Remedy’s 72-hour completion requirement.
• Communicate effectively with partner facilities, ensuring continuity of care and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards in all patient interactions.
• Perform additional duties as requested to support the clinical and administrative operations of Remedy Behavioral Health.

Compliance & Ethics

• Complies with all federal, state, and company regulations, including HIPAA, confidentiality, and billing standards.
• Participates in required orientation, compliance, and continuing education programs.
• Promptly reports suspected incidents of non-compliance to the appropriate supervisor or HIPAA Officer.
• Cooperates with audits, investigations, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Engages in ongoing professional development, maintaining clinical competencies and credentials.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nursing with specialization in Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMHNP or equivalent).
• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) license in Alabama.
• Current DEA registration and Alabama Controlled Substance Registration (CSR).
• Minimum of 1–2 years of psychiatric or behavioral health clinical experience preferred.
• Credentialed or eligible for credentialing with major insurance carriers (Remedy’s credentialing staff assists with enrollment).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills in psychiatric and behavioral health settings.
• Ability to prescribe and manage psychotropic medications safely and effectively.
• Proficiency in EMR/EHR documentation (Practice Fusion experience a plus).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Sound judgment, ethical integrity, and adherence to confidentiality standards.
• Commitment to providing patient-centered, trauma-informed care.

Additional Information

This position description is not exhaustive and may be revised as needed. Employment with Remedy Behavioral Health is at-will.