Prescribing Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant

Responsibilities

• Practice comprehensive mental health medication management via a 60‑minute intake appointment and regular follow‑up appointments.
• Conduct mental health risk assessments, psychiatric medication evaluations, and longitudinal medication treatment.
• Construct patient‑centered treatment plans, document treatment recommendations, message patients, and prescribe and manage psychiatric medications.
• Provide safe, evidence‑based medication treatment that follows clinical best practice guidelines (e.g., measurement‑based care, patient‑centered care, paying close attention, medication minimizing risks, and maximizing benefits).

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited (CCNE) Psychiatric‑Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program; OR graduate from an accredited PA program (ARC‑PA) with certification through PANCE, with preference for Certificate of Added Qualifications in psychiatry, post‑graduate fellowship in psychiatry, or other academic psychiatry certificate program completion, including a Doctor of Medical Science with Psychiatry concentration.
• Unrestricted state license.
• A minimum of 2 years in practice.
• Strong preference for NPs and PA‑Cs with an active DEA license.
• Preference for NPs and PA‑Cs with additional certification or clinical experience with minors.
• Must have office space with the ability to see clients in Reading.
• Ability to provide care to patients with a full range of diagnoses, clinical complexity, and severity levels, with a preference for providers who offer in‑person options.
• Full‑time resident of the United States.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in mental health medication management, including conducting risk assessments and developing patient‑centered treatment plans. Holds relevant certifications and licenses to provide safe, evidence‑based psychiatric care.