What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Alabama Department of Mental Health?
Employment Announcement Nurse Practitioner Announcement Number 25-23 Job Code N6200 Employment Type Full-Time Job Location Bryce Hospital Salary/Pay Rate Annual Salary Range: $93,096.00 - $134,824.80 Additional Salary Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State Information employees. Open Date 12/12/2025 Close Date Until filled Minimum Qualifications Graduation with a master’s degree or higher advanced degree in Nursing, with a clinical specialty in the appropriate area of practice. Must have successfully completed a Nurse Practitioner program recognized and approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Key Responsibilities
• Provides direct patient care through physical assessment.
• Orders lab and other diagnostic tests.
• Orders and prescribes medication per protocol.
• Makes referrals for the management of stable and unstable chronic diseases and minor acute conditions. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
• Knowledge of general and specific medical/psychiatric diagnoses and treatment specific to the population served.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of clinical assessment, common health problems, mental health issues, clinical consultation and continuity of patient care.
• Knowledge of causes, treatment and prevention of communicable diseases.
• Knowledge of primary, acute, and chronic healthcare management areas common to the specific population served
• Knowledge of common medications / pharmaceutical treatments and their interactions
• Knowledge of basic laboratory work and radiological tests. Ability to work effectively with the population served.
• Ability to respond well to emergencies in a stressful environment and handle potentially volatile situations in a calm, decisive manner.
• Ability to develop and interpret medical and psychiatric histories, conduct physical/psychiatric assessments and evaluate client behavior.
• Ability to communicate educational information to clients, their families and staff in areas that will promote effective medical management.
• Ability to develop accurate and concise reports. Ability to document and manage client file information in a complete and accurate manner.
• Ability to provide group or individual therapeutic treatment EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
• Ability to perform restraint and seclusion assessments or work towards developing competency in such assessments as defined by facility Necessary Special Requirements
• Possession of a current advanced practice nursing certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) granted by the Alabama Board of Nursing in the clinical specialty appropriate with the area of practice. Employee Benefits
• 13 paid holidays.
• 1 personal leave day accrued each January.
• 13 sick leave days.
• 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year of employment.
• Paid parental leave.
• Longevity bonus annually after 5 years of state service.
• Continuous opportunities for acquiring CEU’s needed for maintaining professional license.
• Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee Insurance Board.
• Defined retirement benefit (not impacted by economic downturns) and a pre-retirement death benefit through the Retirement Systems of Alabama. Method of Selection
• Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their job-related training, abilities, experience, and education, and should provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above.
• All relevant information is subject to verification.
• Drug screening and security clearances will be conducted on prospective applicants being given serious consideration for employment whose job requires direct contact with patients. Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered. Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure the application will be considered for the position. Copies of License/Certifications should be uploaded with your application. A copy of the academic transcript is required. Appointment of successful candidate will be conditional based on receipt of the official transcript provided by the school, college, or university. APPLY NOW EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $93,096 - $134,825