Certified Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Malvern Behavioral Health is currently seeking a per-diem Certified Psychiatric Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) to work weekends at our inpatient dual diagnosis unit in South Philadelphia! This per-diem opportunity offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to work with a dynamic medical staff and leadership team! As a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner at Malvern Behavioral Health, you will report to the Chief Executive Officer, as well as the Chief Medical Officer. The CRNP is responsible for general medical and psychiatric services that reflects new or ongoing medical and psychiatric presentations. Psychiatric problems and needs will be addressed in collaboration with a psychiatrist. Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each person-served’s specific needs. Your objective is to ensure optimal outcomes in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and transitions for persons-served at Malvern Behavioral Health using a multidisciplinary approach. In this role, you will significantly interact with adults struggling with substance abuse addiction. Your key contribution will be to create an organizational culture that promotes high-performing, reputable, and evidence-based behavioral health practices. To excel in this role, you will need strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to working collaboratively with other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for persons-served and their families.
Requirements
- Current Pennsylvania license as a certified registered nurse practitioner, in good standing.
- Mental health certification or obtains a mental health certification within two (2) years from date of hire.
- Unrestricted DEA license addressed in Pennsylvania.
- Pennsylvania State Criminal History Report, CPR / First Aid Certification.
- Completion of mandatory individual and group supervision, training, and staff meetings as determined by the organization and regulatory entities.
- Strong customer and personal service skills.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Edge, Teams, etc.), Google Chrome, and Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.
- Knowledge of behavioral health challenges and systems, managed care environment and trends, and community resources.
- Must be able to intervene and control agitated persons through non-physical interventions.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrates desire and experience working with culturally diverse populations and individuals with mild to severe behavioral health challenges and multi-system involvements.
- Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize functions and projects in a demanding environment; demonstrates flexibility regarding job duties and assignments; ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team to organize tasks, problem solve, and make decisions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrated by the ability to communicate effectively and relate congenially with children and adults.
- Proven understanding of standards and practices governing confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
- Thorough knowledge of and willingness to adhere to mandated reporting requirements as stated by law.
- Working knowledge of generally accepted quality assurance and integrity standards and procedures.
- Valid state driver’s license and ability to accept assignments as required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential position functions.
Responsibilities
- Renders general medical and psychiatric advanced practitioner services, care, and interventions, including but not limited to assessments, evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy.
- Prescribes medically necessary medications and treatment interventions.
- Orders and refers to all medically necessary services, care, and interventions.
- Interacts with physicians and advanced practitioners to improve quality care and improve levels of cooperation with the treatment team.
- Formulates a plan of care for person-served, which includes but is not limited to ordering of appropriate diagnostic studies, pharmacological management, and behavioral interventions.
- Leads treatment team members to develop, review, and/or approve treatment, safety, continuing support, and transition plans.
- Completes and submits accurate encounter, service, and claims documentations within policy time frames.
- Ensures quality and timeliness of utilization review activities, including the provision of peer reviews and appeals of denials by insurances and payors.
- Collaborate closely with the Leadership Team at our Willow Grove campus.
- Participates in preparations for audits, surveys, and inspections by county, state, managed care organizations, and accreditation entities.
- Meets all qualification, credential, training, and supervision requirements according to standards of Malvern Treatment Center regulations.
- Regular attendance and high level of investment in treatment team meetings, in services trainings, and team conferences, etc.
- Performs other related functions as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
