Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Overview

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Fee for Services: $75 for New Evaluation; $60 for follow-up visits.

K&I Healthcare Services supports the recovery of individuals with mental illness and substance abuse. We incorporate teaching to empower our clients to make the best decisions about their mental health and help them feel confident in their care. At K&I Healthcare Services our clients are more than just a number. We approach everyone with compassion and an open mind to encourage them to thrive in their healing process. We are expanding to better serve our community and are looking for PMH-NP who will provide exceptional care.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow the Policies and Procedures of K&I Healthcare Services
• Assess, examine, diagnose and treat patients with mental illness by conducting a comprehensive family assessment
• Assess the impact of acute and/or chronic illness, psychiatric disorders, and stressors on the family system
• Identify, select, and implement clinical evidence-based best practices and programs
• Dose/administer/monitor ketamine treatment (training provided)
• Develop a plan of care
• Establish and maintain appropriate standards for diagnosis and treatment, including therapeutic modalities and prescribing practices
• Ensure medical aspects of quality management
• Conduct psychiatric assessment and diagnostic examinations
• Oversee linkage between primary care and behavioral health care systems
• Prescribe and provide medication management; counsel on benefits and side effects of medications and the consequences of non-adherence
• Other duties assigned based on job description

Qualifications and Skills

• Provides excellent patient care in individual and group settings
• Collaborates with patients; strong interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented and exceptionally organized
• Healthy boundaries with staff and clients
• Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy
• Effective communication; ability to speak multiple languages preferred
• Learns about new patients quickly; strong critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Ability to build rapport quickly
• Strong time management and prioritization skills

Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s, postgraduate, or doctoral degree from a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner program accredited by CCNE or ACEN
• Graduation from a state-certified advanced practice program specializing in psychiatry/mental health
• Licensed by the state of Maryland as a Psychiatrist or Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner with active DEA
• Knowledge of DSM diagnoses, therapeutic modalities and mental health evidence-based practices
• Knowledge of resources targeted towards health of adults, children, youth and families
• 2+ years’ experience as an RN; 3 years’ experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner

Compensation and Benefits

K&I Healthcare Services follows the salary guidelines in the State of Maryland. The position for PMH-NP will be a contract position at $75 per new/initial client assessment and $60 per client follow-up visits.

Additional Details

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties

• Psychiatry

Weekly schedule

• Monday to Friday

Work setting

• In-person
• Outpatient

License/Certification

• DEA/CDS (Required)
• Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Willingness to travel

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location

In person