Full Time

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Medical & Clinical

Job Summary:

Seeking a Physicians Assistant to conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments for individuals with mental health conditions.

Job description

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Psychiatric Care Provider (Psychiatric ARNP, PMHNP, PA, or Psychiatrist). We are a leading provider of integrative psychiatry, dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered services. If you're passionate about mental health and want a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments for individuals with mental health conditions.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with our interdisciplinary team.
  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications according to best practices and state guidelines.
  • Provide psychotherapy and counseling using evidence-based techniques.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
  • Educate patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies.
  • Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care.
  • Assist with Ketamine and Spravato® treatments as part of our clinic's integrative offerings.

Qualifications

One of the following:

  • Master's or Doctorate in Nursing with certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP),Psychiatric ARNP.
  • Master's degree and licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) with psychiatric experience
  • Board-certified Psychiatrist
  • Current licensure to practice in the state of Iowa
  • Experience in psychiatry or mental health settings
  • Interest in or experience with ketamine-assisted therapy (KAP) and/or functional medicine is preferred
  • Experience in systems-based practice, emergency medicine, geriatrics, or working with developmental disabilities is a plus
  • Proficiency in vital signs assessment and basic life support
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship (we cannot sponsor employment visas)

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