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

Nulton Diagnostic & Treatment Center•Bedford, 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 position coordinates with a supervising or collaborating physician and follows the applicable written collaborative or supervision agreement. The role includes assessing and managing acute and chronic mental illness, planning treatment, ordering routine or acute-care testing, making referrals, educating patients, and prescribing medications within the authorization and agreement applicable to the clinician's credentials.

Requirements

Hold 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.
At least 1 year of experience in outpatient psychiatric services.
Pass all required background checks and obtain Act 33, Act 34, and Act 114 clearances.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

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