Bilingual Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Independent Contractor

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures thorough, quality, up-to-date medical and health documentation for assigned clients
• Ensures effective, evidence-based therapeutics, including medication prescription for assigned clients
• Completes psychiatric evaluations and mental status exams in conjunction with documentation standards
• Completes all required client-related documentation including psychiatric evaluations, mental status exams, lab requests, mental status forms, incident reports, etc.
• Mets monthly with supervisory staff to review cases, individual performance, identify and assess practice and developmental goals, etc.
• Collaborates with treatment team members in reviewing client’s progress and treatment needs
• Ensures timely and effective communication with clients, families, providers, caseworkers, advocates and other medical professionals involved in clients' care
• Ensures compliance to all internal and external regulations, policies, and procedures
• Maintains necessary credentials to ensure ongoing practice

Requirements

• Pychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Job Requirements:
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) required
• Master's or higher degree in nursing science
• Active and unrestricted PMHNP license in Pennsylvania
• Eligibility for DEA licensure
• Current license as a Registered Nurse
• Community behavioral health outpatient experience preferred

About COMHAR

COMHAR is a nonprofit human-services organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. Our mission is: “To provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives.” Serving the Philadelphia region since 1975, COMHAR provides a wide continuum of behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability, substance use, and social support services. With programs that include outpatient treatment, residential services, community-based recovery centers, supportive housing, and specialized services for children, families, and diverse populations, COMHAR delivers person-centered care rooted in dignity, respect, and community integration. Today, COMHAR’s team supports more than 5,500 people each month, helping individuals build stability, independence, and meaningful connections in their communities. COMHAR strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. COMHAR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

COMHAR, Inc.

COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.