Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Provide medically necessary psychiatric services to adult and geriatric patients in acute care (75-90%) and outpatient/long-term settings under a collaborating Psychiatrist. Responsibilities include psychiatric evaluation, care and treatment, case management within prescribed guidelines, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, ensuring documentation for billing and continuity of care, maintaining prescriptive authority, coordinating with interdisciplinary team and facility administration, monitoring quality indicators, and credentialing for major insurance reimbursement. Requires active licensure, ongoing continuing education, travel as needed, and flexible hours.