Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
The Mental Health Walk-In Clinic is Philadelphia’s first and only behavioral health urgent care for adults (18+) needing same-day mental health care that is not an emergency. We serve individuals experiencing emotional distress, mental health concerns, and/or substance use concerns. Individuals will participate in triage, resolution-focused services, and aftercare planning to prepare for long-term recovery and connection to ongoing care. We serve individuals regardless of income or insurance status. Our services do not replace the need for ongoing mental health care; rather, we aim to reduce avoidable visits to crisis centers and emergency rooms by helping people get the care they need when they need it.
Requirements
- Certified Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, with prescriptive authority required.
- Licensed in State of Pennsylvania required.
- Valid Child Abuse, State Criminal and FBI Fingerprint clearances required.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with patients and colleagues.
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and healthcare technology.
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with integrated health preferred.
- Experience in crisis intervention, urgent care, or emergency psychiatric settings is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments to determine the patient's immediate needs.
- Formulate accurate diagnoses based on the assessment findings and in collaboration with the supervising psychiatrist.
- Collaborate with the psychiatrist to develop and implement medication treatment in BHUCC setting.
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications as needed in BHUCC setting.
- Monitor medication effectiveness and side effects, making adjustments as necessary.
- Provide behavioral health urgent intervention services, offering immediate support and compassionate care to patients in distress.
- Collaborate with the clinical team to create behavioral health urgent care stabilization plans for individuals experiencing urgent needs.
- Coordinate care and treatment modalities with team and external providers.
- Provide leadership and supervision to nursing staff, ensuring efficient clinical operations and adherence to protocols.
- Oversee work, offer guidance, and promote a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Educate patients and their families about behavioral health conditions, treatment options, and recovery strategies.
- Offer empathetic support to patients throughout their treatment journey.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, treatment plans, and progress notes using the BHUCC's electronic health records system.
- Ensure compliance with documentation standards and legal regulations.
- Participate in quality assurance activities, including peer reviews and clinical audits.
- Stay current with the latest evidence-based practices in behavioral health.
- Adhere to the Merakey policies and procedures, comply with code of conduct, and participate in regular supervision and development.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
