Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job description: A private practice in Northbrook, IL is looking for a PMHNP.The Nurse Practitioner will be working together he practice together with two successful mental health professionals where he/she will be managing a lot of patients on a full-time basis. Since our practice has a steady pipeline of clients/patients, we are looking for a NP who wants to join an established practice where he/she will: Provides psychiatric health services, education, counseling and emotional support. Refers patients for inpatient care, in collaboration with the psychiatrist, as necessary. Issues medication prescriptions in accordance with treatment guidelines. Orders laboratory tests, interprets and explains the test results to patients. Provides patient education regarding medications, risks, benefits and reasonable outcome expectations. Communicates with patients and engages in follow-up as necessary. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $70.00 per hour