BasePoint Psychiatry, PLLC Nurse Practitioner Frisco, TX · Full time Company website

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Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations within 48 hours of admission, in collaboration with support staff and under physician supervision.
• Develop and manage individualized care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Prescribe and manage medications within scope and in accordance with the Prescriptive Authority QA Plan.
• Participate in monthly supervision meetings and maintain logs of reviewed charts and consultations.
• Respond to psychiatric emergencies and collaborate with the treatment team to support crisis resolution.
• Attend and participate in weekly care coordination meetings and treatment planning sessions.
• Coordinate care with therapists, medical staff, support staff, and external providers or family members.
• Document patient encounters to support medical necessity and PHP/IOP level of care billing requirements.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and preventive care.
• Utilize evidence-based practice to guide clinical decisions and adapt care as needed.
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives and support quality and safety goals.
• Participate in the development and revision of clinical policies, protocols, and standards.
• Serve as a clinical resource, consultant, and advocate for patients and staff.
• Stay current on psychiatric best practices and maintain ongoing professional development.
• Flexibility to work in multiple locations, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Nursing with Psychiatric/Mental Health focus from an accredited university.
• Required: Minimum 2 years of outpatient mental health experience preferred.
• Current PMHNP license and DEA license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing and DEA respectively.