Virtual Behavioral Health in Artesia | Meet Jennifer Flores
Welcome Jennifer Flores, PMHNP | Virtual Behavioral Health in Artesia
Artesia General Hospital expands its Behavioral Health capabilities with the addition of Jennifer Flores, PMHNP-BC. Flores joins the practice as a dedicated provider offering virtual behavioral health services to individuals in Artesia. She will utilize telehealth to offer expanded access to compassionate, individualized mental healthcare for residents of the area. She is accepting patients from Artesia, Carlsbad, Roswell and surrounding SENM communities. Flores is board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Flores recently earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University in Chicago, Illinois, specializing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Her arrival enhances the clinic’s ability to treat a wide range of complex conditions remotely. These include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, and personality disorders.
“I am dedicated to providing emotional support to patients and their families to help them understand their diagnosis and treatment options,” Flores states regarding her approach to care. Her philosophy emphasizes treating patients with dignity and respect while collaborating with them to develop individualized care plans that meet their specific goals, especially through virtual mental health options available in Artesia.
Flores built her professional foundation right here in the New Mexico healthcare system. Before becoming a Nurse Practitioner, she served as a Behavioral Health Nurse at Artesia General Hospital. She also has experience as a Behavioral Health Case Management Specialist for Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico. In these roles, she specialized in assessing unmet social needs, connecting patients to community resources like housing assistance, and coordinating “wraparound” services for patients with dual needs.
Jennifer Flores, PMHNP, Online Mental Health Services in Artesia include:
Her clinical services include:
- Virtual Behavioral Health in Artesia: Secure, HIPAA-compliant video consultations for comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and follow-ups.
- Women’s Mental Health: Specializing in postpartum depression, and intrapartum mental health concerns.
- Child & Adolescent Care (Ages 5+): Holistic care for children, with specific expertise in supporting foster care youth.
- Medication Management: Remotely prescribing and monitoring medications.
Jennifer Flores is now accepting new patients for Virtual Behavioral Health in Artesia. To schedule an appointment or for more information, please call 575.736.8444 or visit https://artesiageneral.com/centers-of-care/behavioral-health/.
About Artesia General Hospital’s Virtual Behavioral Health in Artesia
Artesia General Hospital prioritizes compassionate care for our Southeastern New Mexico neighbors. Our new virtual behavioral health options remove barriers to access, keeping comprehensive healthcare local, convenient, and close to home.