Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

South Mississippi Mental Health Center

Job Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 

Department: Medical Clinic 

Exempt: Yes 

Labor Grade/Salary Range: 16 / $105,000.00 - $150,000.00 Based on Experience 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provides medication and psychiatric evaluations to clients in accordance with acceptable  practice guidelines and licensure scope of practice under a collaborative agreement with  a psychiatrist. 
• Orders appropriate psychotropic medications for clients when clinically indicated. • Sees clients as scheduled during med clinics. 
• Reviews and confirms clinical diagnoses and signs individual service plans. • Authorizes clinical services appropriate to the client’s clinical diagnosis. 
• Maintains case record documentation that is adequate, appropriate, complete, and  timely. 
• Attends to and participates appropriately in clinical staffing. 
• Responds to client’s needs in an appropriate and timely manner. 
• Demonstrates appropriate interactions with coworkers that promote a pleasant work  environment. 
• Completes additional job duties assigned by supervisor. 
• Maintains professional certification and/or licensure and appropriate clinical training  opportunities. 
• Participates in interagency collaboration for the provision of client services. 

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of current APRN license, PMHNP-BC certification, licensed to practice in  Mississippi, and current DEA license or ability to obtain throughout employment. • Malpractice insurance must be maintained throughout employment. 
• Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance per agency policy.  

• Completion of annual training in and working knowledge of compliance with DMH  standards. 

• Previous experience in an outpatient mental health setting strongly preferred. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics  described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential  functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to  perform the essential functions. 

Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by  the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all  responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended 

to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any as needed without  notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.