Job Scope: Serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing diagnostic and medication services to adult mental health outpatient clients.

Education/licensure:

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; Licensed to practice medicine in Texas issued by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners; Certificate for Texas Controlled Substances Registration issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety; Certificate for Controlled Substances Registration issued by the U. S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington; and current valid driver's license in state of residence.

Experience/Knowledge: Familiar with current psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. Competence in prescribing medications with knowledge of New Generation medications, side effects, and drug interactions. Ability to enhance a positive team working relationships.

Physical requirements that are bona fide occupational qualifications essential to the performance of the job:

Ability and strength to sit, bend, and reach during an 8to 10 hour day. Able to lift a minimum of 10 pounds. Sensory acuity sufficient to evaluate, treats, and monitors patient needs and maintains accurate records. Fine motor skills sufficient to legibly document and communicate.