Nurse Practitioner
GUIDANCE CENTER OF LEA COUNTY
Summary
The Prescribing Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide clinical services, including but not limited to medication management, clinical evaluations and therapy. Shall perform services in accordance with generally accepted methods and practices of the medical profession, and in compliance with applicable accreditation standards. The Prescribing Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is licensed to practice and prescribe psychotropic medication in the State of New Mexico.
Job description
Duties and Responsibilities
The Prescribing Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide clinical services, including but not limited to medication management, clinical evaluations and therapy. Shall perform services in accordance with generally accepted methods and practices of the medical profession, and in compliance with applicable accreditation standards. The Prescribing Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is licensed to practice and prescribe psychotropic medication in the State of New Mexico.
Services
- Provide required adult, and adolescent/child pharmacologic management and psychotherapy services to clients of Guidance Center of Lea County
- Render emergency treatment to the clients of Guidance Center of Lea County when such services are required during normal working hours.
- Maintain complete and accurate records of all care, treatment, and examination of the clients who are treated by Prescribing Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner on behalf of Guidance Center of Lea County and the Prescribing Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will prepare and submit any report required as needed for the clients treated by the Prescribing Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
- Provide psychiatric/psychological diagnostic evaluations/assessments when deemed necessary and in the best interest of the clients.
- Coordination of mental health care with community physicians and consulting psychiatrists.
- Responsible for ensuring that clients on medication receive their prescribed medication.
- Any other duties as deemed necessary by assigned supervisor
Level and Degree of Supervision
Supervised by the Medical Director and direction from the consulting pharmacist and Nurse Practitioner. Supervision to include one (1) hour per week and participation in case staffing, general, and team meetings.
Qualifications Required
Master’s degree and hold a Nurse Practitioner License with Psychiatry indication. Must possess an unrestricted and current license to practice medicine in the State of New Mexico. Two (2) or more years of experience working in behavioral health is preferred, but not required. Licensure must be maintained during the period of employment. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
Conditions of Work
Position consists of 40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday. Hours or days may vary according to need. Travel may be required of employee for delivery of services, training, or conferences. Personal transportation is mandatory.
Requirements
- Master’s degree
- Nurse Practitioner License with Psychiatry indication
- Unrestricted and current license to practice medicine in the State of New Mexico
- Two (2) or more years of experience working in behavioral health is preferred, but not required
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required
- Personal transportation is mandatory
Company overview
Guidance Center of Lea County, Inc. (GCLC) is a nonprofit community mental health center established in 1971 in Hobbs, New Mexico. Originally founded as a crisis line, the organization has grown over five decades to become a comprehensive behavioral health provider serving Southeastern New Mexico. GCLC offers 26 distinct behavioral health services, including substance use treatment, outpatient therapy, intensive outpatient programs, autism clinic services, psychiatric care, and crisis intervention. The organization serves over 1,000 clients monthly and responds to approximately 66 crisis interventions each month. As the sole provider of comprehensive family-centered services in the region, GCLC operates multiple locations including its main facility on West Broadway Street, Humphrey House residential care facility, and an autism clinic. The center is committed to the Sanctuary Model of Trauma Informed Care and is pursuing Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) designation to enhance service accessibility and quality. GCLC accepts various payment options including Medicare, Medicaid, and state-financed insurance plans, ensuring community-wide access to essential mental health and substance abuse treatment services.