Job Summary:
Health Services Center, Inc (HSC) is an infectious disease clinic specializing in HIV care. HSC has a main clinic and 4 satellite clinics that cover over 900 sq. miles in a 14 county area in East Alabama. HSC is dedicated to providing patients with effective medical treatment and psychiatric healthcare.
We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be down-to-earth, flexible, team-oriented, and empathetic. This person will often collaborate with our mental health counselor, as well as our physician and nurses. The NP must have extensive knowledge of and experience in psychopharmacology and behavioral therapies. The NP will provide comprehensive mental health assessments and treatment to patients living with HIV. This role requires expertise in crisis management, addiction counseling, and patient care.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate individuals who are referred for psychiatric assessment
- Diagnose individuals based on psychiatric evaluation, develop treatment plans, and provide supportive psychotherapy and psychopharmacology when appropriate
- Provide crisis intervention and assessment
- Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders
- Prescribe and monitor medications when necessary
- Maintain detailed records of patient visits and progress in the electronic medical records system
- Assist in the development of individualized treatment plans
- Collaborate with on-site mental health counselor to communicate with other medical providers.
Required skills and qualifications:
- Must have your own collaborator to practice in Alabama.
- Valid state license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Alabama.
- Credentialed with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, Medicaid and Medicare
- Registration for prescribing controlled substances
- Extensive knowledge of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology
- Excellent interpersonal and time-management skills
- Ability to work effectively with persons living with HIV
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals living with HIV and struggling with mental health issues. If you are a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing quality care, we encourage you to apply.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $37.98 - $96.39 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 16 per week
Benefits:
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
Work setting:
- Clinic
- Hybrid work
- Telehealth
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Anniston, AL