Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Behavioral Health
Temah Healthcare Services
Arbutus, MD, USA
6/14/2022
Healthcare
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Location: Maryland
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
Seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our interdisciplinary behavioral health team. Under the leadership of our CEO and Founder, Dr. Teniola, the Nurse Practitioner will provide trauma-informed and integrated behavioral health services to individuals within community and clinical settings.
This role is ideal for a provider passionate about holistic, community-based care and improving access to mental health services within the public health system.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations and psychiatric assessments
- Perform risk assessments and crisis intervention
- Develop and manage individualized treatment plans
- Provide medication management and follow-up care as appropriate
- Collaborate with peer specialists, case managers, and behavioral health professionals
- Maintain accurate documentation in electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Participate in community-based outreach and public health initiatives
- Provide education and support to patients and families regarding treatment plans
- Ensure compliance with all state regulations and clinical standards
Qualifications
- Active Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Maryland
- Current unrestricted license to practice
- Experience in behavioral health, psychiatric care, or community health
- Experience with trauma-informed or integrated care models preferred
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
Requirements
- Minimum 25 hours per week availability
- Proficiency in MS Office and EHR systems
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work in-office and within community settings
Preferred Experience
- Community-based or public health programs
- Behavioral health services in clinical or outreach settings
- Health education or wraparound support services