Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PRN

About Our Team

Merakey’s Mental Health Walk-In Clinic is Philadelphia’s first and only behavioral health urgent care for adults (18+) needing same-day mental health care that is not an emergency. We serve individuals experiencing emotional distress, mental health concerns, and/or substance use concerns. Individuals will participate in triage, resolution-focused services, and aftercare planning to prepare for long-term recovery and connection to ongoing care. We serve individuals regardless of income or insurance status. Our services do not replace the need for ongoing mental health care; rather, we aim to reduce avoidable visits to crisis centers and emergency rooms by helping people get the care they need when they need it.

Learn more about the Mental Health Walk-In Clinic.

Requirements

• Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with prescriptive authority in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Valid Child Abuse, State Criminal, and FBI Fingerprint clearances.
• Minimum one year of community health experience.
• Experience with integrated health, crisis intervention, urgent care, or emergency psychiatric settings.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with patients and colleagues.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and healthcare technology.

Responsibilities

• Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis:
  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments to determine the patient's immediate needs.
  • Formulate accurate diagnoses based on the assessment findings and in collaboration with the supervising psychiatrist.
• Medication Management and Prescription:
  • Collaborate with the psychiatrist to develop and implement medication treatment in the BHUCC setting.
  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications as needed in the BHUCC setting.
  • Monitor medication effectiveness and side effects, making adjustments as necessary.
• Urgent Care Intervention and Stabilization:
  • Provide behavioral health urgent intervention services, offering immediate support and compassionate care to patients in distress.
  • Collaborate with the clinical team to create behavioral health urgent care stabilization plans for individuals experiencing urgent needs.
• Care Coordination:
  • Coordinate care and treatment modalities with team and external providers.
• Supervision of Nursing Staff:
  • Provide leadership and supervision to nursing staff, ensuring efficient clinical operations and adherence to protocols.
  • Oversee work, offer guidance, and promote a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Patient Education and Support:
  • Educate patients and their families about behavioral health conditions, treatment options, and recovery strategies.
  • Offer empathetic support to patients throughout their treatment journey.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping:
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, treatment plans, and progress notes using the BHUCC's electronic health records system.
  • Ensure compliance with documentation standards and legal regulations.
• Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement:
  • Participate in quality assurance activities, including peer reviews and clinical audits.
  • Stay current with the latest evidence-based practices in behavioral health.
  • Adhere to Merakey policies and procedures, comply with code of conduct, and participate in regular supervision and development.

Pay

$70.00-$73.00/hour depending on experience.

Schedule

PRN (as needed). Program hours: 7 days per week, 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM.

Address: 3125 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132.

Benefits

• DailyPay — access your pay when you need it.
• Retirement plan — both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker, including limited* medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance (*not a substitute for major medical insurance).
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.