Psych Nurse Practitioner

Community Clinic Inc. • Gaithersburg, MD

106d

About The Position

CCI Health Services’ mission is to deliver high quality, accessible care to our community members, leading the way to a more equitable health care system for everyone. We are seeking a dedicated and culturally responsive Nurse Practitioner who provides direct patient care commensurate with their training and experience, in collaboration with CCI physicians. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) will provide trauma-informed, holistic mental health care to refugees, asylees, and individuals seeking substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in psychiatric evaluation, psychopharmacology, and integrated behavioral health, with a commitment to improving access and reducing stigma for marginalized communities.

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner certification from an accredited program.
• Specialty Certification in Psychiatry required.
• Active license issued by the State of Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Active Maryland CDS license.
• DEA licensure.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and community.
• Flexibility to work at different CCI locations.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of state regulations governing advanced practice nursing.
• Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients, and the public.
• Computer skills required. Knowledge/experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) is a plus.
• The ability to speak and write English fluently. Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental status examinations.
• Diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders, including mood, anxiety, trauma-related, and substance use disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating evidence-based psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and community support services.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, including MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) for opioid and alcohol use disorders when appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment for suicidality, self-harm, and psychiatric emergencies.
• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients within the parameters of licensure.
• Provide telephone, electronic, and/or in-person consultations with providers about specific patient issues.
• Provide direct consultations for complex patients or patients who are not improving and make recommendations to the patient’s medical provider.
• Provide treatment to minors with or without accompanying parents.
• Provide time-limited ongoing care for clients who are high-risk or complex.
• Complete timely documentation and billing.
• Comply with meaningful use and PCMH activities.
• Consult on behavioral health systems and processes.
• Work collaboratively with all providers to ensure coordinated patient-centered activities.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and other committees and workgroups as needed.
• Lead by example to provide Center-wide high-quality care that is patient-centered, integrated, and meets CCI’s established standards.
• Adhere to evidence-based guidelines and standards approved by CCI’s Board and Performance Improvement Committee.
• Attend and participate in meetings and/or committees as necessary and/or required by CCI.
• Participate in CCI programs and partnerships as appropriate.
• Work on-site as an essential duty for the job.
• Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Medical Director of Behavioral Health.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive work environment focused on community health.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree