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Job Title: Advanced Practice Nurse Psychiatric/Mental Health Location: Orient, OH Schedule: 20 hours/week, weekdays only (no nights, weekends, or holidays). Core hours typically 7:00 AM 5:00 PM. Some flexibility may be offered. Duration: Approximately 3 months (may be extended based on need and mutual fit) Job Responsibilities The Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) Psychiatric/Mental Health will: • Provide direct psychiatric/mental health care in-person or via telehealth as needed. • Conduct mental health and psychopharmacological assessments, formulate diagnoses, and provide psychotropic medication management. • Perform mental health evaluations to determine appropriate treatment and medication. • Prescribe medications and order, interpret, and analyze laboratory tests. • Collaborate with medical staff to ensure integrated care. • Document all clinical encounters and medication management accurately in accordance with policies. • Participate in treatment planning and treatment team meetings for assigned patients. • Provide clinical supervision and consultation to registered nurses and other mental health staff on medication management and clinical issues. • Receive regular clinical supervision from a collaborating physician. • Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities and maintain clinical competency. Required Qualifications • Master s degree in Nursing or related field • Valid state APRN license • Board certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (ANCC or equivalent) • DEA registration (if prescribing controlled substances) • Healthcare-professional level BLS/CPR certification • Ability to pass TB and drug screenings as required