Pediatric Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Deaconess Clinic Riley - F-T; 80 hrs./pay

Job description

The Pediatric Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice provider specializing in the medication management of psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents. This role focuses primarily on evaluating, prescribing, and monitoring psychotropic medications as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. The PMHNP works closely with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate pharmacological care. Skills: - Conduct psychiatric evaluations with a focus on identifying psychiatric conditions that may benefit from pharmacologic treatment. - Diagnose mental health disorders in children and adolescents using DSM-5 criteria. - Initiate, adjust, and manage psychotropic medications based on current evidence-based guidelines. - Monitor and document medication effectiveness, side effects, and adherence through regular follow-up appointments. - Order and interpret labs or other diagnostics to ensure medication safety (e.g., metabolic panels, EKGs, etc when indicated). - Provide clear, age-appropriate education to patients and families about medication use, risks, benefits, and expected outcomes. - Collaborate with...