Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Independent Contractor
About The Position
COMHAR is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) as an independent contractor. The role provides comprehensive, on-site psychiatric services to individuals with mental health, behavioral health, emotional, or developmental needs. Services include diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and ongoing clinical support. The PMHNP delivers person-centered, evidence-based care and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members as appropriate, supporting COMHAR’s mission to promote wellness, recovery, and resilience in the communities it serves. The position offers flexible scheduling and autonomy while requiring on-site presence. Work is available in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19134 and 19133 areas. Contractors must be available to work between Monday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.; Fridays are in high demand. The listed rate is $70.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in nursing science.
- Active and unrestricted Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner license in Pennsylvania.
- Eligibility for DEA licensure.
- Current Registered Nurse license.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of community behavioral health outpatient experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain thorough, quality, and up-to-date medical and health documentation for assigned clients.
- Provide effective, evidence-based therapeutics, including prescribing medication for assigned clients.
- Complete psychiatric evaluations and mental status examinations in accordance with documentation standards.
- Complete required client-related documentation, including psychiatric evaluations, mental status examinations, lab requests, mental status forms, and incident reports.
- Meet monthly with supervisory staff to review cases and individual performance and to identify and assess practice and development goals.
- Collaborate with treatment team members to review clients’ progress and treatment needs.
- Communicate in a timely and effective manner with clients, families, providers, caseworkers, advocates, and other medical professionals involved in clients’ care.
- Comply with internal and external regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Pursue continued professional development and self-improvement.
- Maintain necessary credentials for ongoing practice.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
