Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - In Person - Columbia/Jefferson City, Missouri

Why You’ll Love This Job

Advance your career to a whole new level providing much-needed healthcare services to underserved communities as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with MTC Care! We provide in-person, telehealth and also hybrid services, so there are multiple options within our company.

In this exciting PMHNP role, you will enjoy job autonomy while also being a vital member of a supportive and capable team that will help you pave a path to a successful and bright future. Here, your input and ideas are welcomed and will make an immeasurable difference, helping shape the future of our company and the industry as a whole. As part of the MTC Care family, you will receive an attractive, competitive compensation and benefits package.

Take that important step up in your career! Apply for MTC Care's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) job opening today!

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner(PMHNP) - Responsibilities (In-person)
• Conduct live and interactive clinical assessments of patients, providing treatment protocols, prescribing or recommending behavioral medications and providing medication management
• Provide behavioral and talk therapy to our patients
• Coordinate care with family members and staff at skilled nursing facilities
• Work closely with our collaborating psychiatrists where required by state law or independently but within an interdisciplinary team including other PMHNPs, psychologists, clinical pharmacists, and physicians
• Complete patient notes in our Electronic Health Records system
• Provide in-service education at facilities; participate in staff meetings as needed
• Provide consultation to facility staff on behavioral interventions, nursing practice, and psychopharmacology including writing orders for medications, as appropriate
• Participate in case reviews, consultations and utilization review
• Respond to urgent calls from the facility and facilitate problem-solving
• Stay current on telehealth issues and legislation
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner(PMHNP) - Qualifications
• Advanced practice nursing degree from an accredited university
• Valid PMHNP certification
• Unrestricted license in the state at least one state in which MTC Care practices
• DEA certificate
• Able to meet the credentialing requirements of MTC Care and your assigned facilities
• Able to become credentialed with Medicare and Medicaid, and other payers as necessary

Geriatric And/or Psychiatric Experience Preferred

Demonstrated ability to work on a computer using the Internet, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft excel and MTC Care's Electronic Health Record system

*Salaries starting at $145K + bonus for Full-time 40hrs/wk*

About Us

MTC Care is the industry leader in providing exceptional behavioral health services to patients residing in skilled nursing and assisted living communities. Our commitment to delivering top-notch behavioral health services reflects a deep understanding of the challenges faced by aging residents.

Our clinical team includes trained psychiatry and psychology providers with a focus on tailored interventions to ensure quality of life for patients, a supportive environment that promotes mental well-being, interdisciplinary collaboration, and compliance with regulatory organizations.

MTC Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.