Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Summary of Position Responsibilities:

Under the general direction of the Medical Director, provide psychiatric services supervision and direction to mental health and substance abuse services; engage in psychiatric care; provide medical supervision and administrative direction to subordinate medical and support staff; develop protocols and standardized procedures; conduct psychiatric evaluations; make diagnosis and prescribe medical and rehabilitative treatment; supervise and direct the medical aspects of treatments; confer with staff and patients and their families regarding diagnosis and treatment; recommend hospitalization or other indicated services; make referrals to specialists as appropriate; provides clinical assessments and crisis interventions for psychiatric emergencies; plan and prepare standardized procedures and protocols; conduct in-service training; assure that medical care meets quality assurance standards; assure that quality primary outpatient medical care is provided; assure that patients medical charts and records are accurate and meet legal and medical requirements; prepare records and reports; input, access and analyze data using a computer; attend/facilitate meetings.

Essential Duties:

• Assess and screen patients by conducting psychiatric evaluations, including interviews, medical histories, physical exams, observations, and psychological testing
• Analyze data and results of assessments to diagnose patients
• Prescribe and administer medications according to diagnosis
• Monitor patients to determine efficacy and potential side effects of medications
• Develop a treatment plan, measure progress against the plan, and make adjustments as needed
• Provide crisis intervention as needed
• Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner
• Collaborate with a broader team of physicians, psychologists, nurses, social work and other support staff to assess and adjust treatment plans
• Work effectively with departmental staff, private physicians, clients and others contracted in the course of work.
• Coordinate and communicate with case managers and other stakeholders about treatment and care
• Review appropriate paperwork for documentation of clinical services and medical assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Client Type:

• Adolescents/Children
• Adults
• Family

Language:

• English (required)
• Spanish (Preferred)

Typical Working Conditions:

Work is usually performed in an office environment; includes continuous contact with staff and the public. Work is performed in an office or other environmentally controlled room; work exposes incumbent to contagious or infectious diseases; work may expose incumbent to dangerous and volatile situations; which could result in bodily injury.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and, activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements:

Requirements/Education/License:

• Must have a current CRNP or ARNP in Maryland, with a specialization in Psychiatry at least 2 years’ experience.
• Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Nursing for Nurse Practitioner by an accredited educational institution.
• Previous experience working with patients with mental health disorders and/or addictions preferred.
• Active DEA/ Number/Buprenorphine waiver number.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Experience providing outpatient services to an adult and/or child population with mental illness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency; Microsoft office a plus.
• Trained in cultural competency and working with diverse populations.

Typical Physical Requirements:

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, and copiers. Move and lift light objects up to 25 pounds such as mail, supplies, files, and equipment.