Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Outpatient Clinic – Full-Time-Pennsylvania

Harmony United Psychiatric Care•Pottstown, PA

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About The Position

Harmony United Psychiatric Care is hiring a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for its outpatient clinics in Pennsylvania. The organization provides comprehensive outpatient mental health services through in-person and virtual visits, including psychiatric and psychological evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy and counseling, and neuropsychological testing. It serves adults, adolescents, and children aged five and above. The practitioner will provide medication management and brief psychotherapeutic interventions, conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnose mental health conditions, and deliver appropriate therapeutic interventions. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary clinical team, patient and family education, accurate and timely documentation, compliance with applicable laws and professional standards, and ongoing continuing education. Administering long-acting injectable medications may be required, though this service is infrequent in most clinics. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts per week. Offices are open Monday through Thursday. Additional telemedicine work, including Friday through Sunday, is available for additional compensation. Up to 50% telemedicine work may be available after productivity requirements are achieved. Phone-only on-call availability is approximately seven days every five to six months. The posting describes base compensation, productivity and performance bonuses, and potential annual earnings above $160,000 based on productivity and applicable compensation terms.

Requirements

At least two years of experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, or one year of experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner plus three years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in another specialty.
Board-certified and eligible to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Active, unrestricted Pennsylvania license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and compliance with applicable Pennsylvania practice requirements.
Appropriate prescribing authority in Pennsylvania, including any required controlled-substance registration.

Nice To Haves

Outpatient mental health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide medication management and brief psychotherapeutic interventions.
Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnose mental health conditions, and provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Administer Long-Acting Injectable (LAI) medications when necessary; this is an infrequent service in most clinics.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare providers.
Provide psychoeducation to patients and their families regarding mental health conditions, medications, and treatment strategies.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services provided in compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable Pennsylvania requirements.
Maintain compliance with applicable federal and Pennsylvania laws, regulations, and professional standards.
Stay current with developments in psychiatry through continuing education and professional development.