Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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
• Assesses the impact of acute and/or chronic illness, psychiatric disorders, and stressors on the family system
• Identifies, selects, and implements clinical evidence-based best practices and programs
• Doses/administers/monitors ketamine treatment (training provided)
• Develops a plan of care
• Establishes and maintains appropriate standards for diagnosis and treatment, including therapeutic modalities and prescribing practices
• Ensures medical aspects of quality management
• Conducts psychiatric assessment and diagnostic examinations
• Oversees linkage between primary care (physical) health system and between behavioral health care system, etc.
• Prescribes and provides medication management; Counsel on the benefits and the side effects of taking the recommended medications as well as the effects of not taking medication
• Other duties assigned based on job description

Qualifications and Skills

• Provides excellent patient care in an individual and group setting
• Collaborates with patients and has strong interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented and exceptionally organized
• Healthy boundaries with staff and clients
• Communicates with compassion and empathy
• Learns about new patients quickly and has strong critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Ability to build rapport quickly
• Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks

Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s, postgraduate, or doctoral degree from a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (formerly NLNAC | National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission)
• Graduation from a state-certified advanced practice program specializing in a psychiatry/mental health
• Must be licensed by the state of Maryland as a Psychiatrist or Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner with active DEA
• Knowledge of DSM diagnoses a variety of therapeutic modalities and interventions, and mental health-related evidence-based practices
• Knowledge of resources targeted towards the health of adults, children, youth and families
• 2+ years’ experience as an RN; 3 years’ experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner

Benefits

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

Medical Specialties

• Psychiatry

Weekly Schedule

Monday to Friday

Work Setting

In-person

License/Certification

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

Compensation

$60.00 - $75.00 per hour