Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) / Urgent Hire

Nulton Diagnostic & Treatment Center•Somerset, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Nulton Diagnostic & Treatment Center is hiring a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) to provide behavioral health care within a collaborative model. The role splits time between the Somerset and Bedford office locations and serves pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The practitioner obtains and evaluates mental health histories, conducts assessments, orders testing, interprets information to develop treatment plans, coordinates referrals, educates patients, and manages acute and chronic mental illness in coordination with a supervising or collaborating physician. The practitioner also prescribes medications as legally authorized and in accordance with the applicable written collaborative or supervision agreement. Applicants must hold the appropriate Pennsylvania license and certification, maintain an active DEA number, meet the stated experience and clearance requirements, and demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively. The position includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

Requirements

Possess a valid CRNP or Physician Assistant license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and maintain all licensure requirements.
CRNP applicants must hold Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certification (PMHNP-BC).
PA applicants must hold current NCCPA certification (PA-C).
Must not be on the Medicare/Medicaid exclusionary list.
Must possess an active DEA number.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in outpatient psychiatric services.
Must pass all required background checks.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to obtain Act 33, Act 34, and Act 114 clearances.

Responsibilities

Obtain, evaluate, and record mental health histories.
Perform mental health assessments.
Order necessary testing, including laboratory tests and EKGs, for routine and acute mental health care.
Analyze and interpret data to establish appropriate treatment plans.
Initiate referrals and consultations with specialists and other health professionals or services.
Educate individuals about mental health matters, including treatments, medications, diet, and other issues as needed.
Manage acute and chronic mental illness in coordination with the supervising or collaborating physician.
Prescribe necessary medications, as authorized by law and within the applicable written collaborative or supervision agreement, to address patients’ mental health problems or symptoms.
Provide services to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Adhere to all requirements of the applicable written collaborative agreement for CRNPs or supervision agreement for PA-Cs.