Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Evolve Life Center IOP, LLC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

POSITION PURPOSE: To provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management services.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nursing with focus on Psychiatric nursing Graduation from a state-certified advanced practice program specializing in psychiatry/mental health
• At least 1-2 years providing direct client care to persons receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders
• Must be licensed in the state of Maryland as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Must have a valid DEA number and unrestricted DEA license in Maryland
• Must adhere to confidentiality requirements as outlined in 42 CFR, Part 2. (HIPAA)
• Must have the ability to interact with staff and clients in a professional manner.
• Must have the ability to handle stressful and demanding situations, while maintaining exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Must have the ability to adhere to all ethical guidelines set forth in accordance with the state of Maryland.
• Must have the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and work well within a team environment in support of the company objectives.
• Should have the ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions based on the facility/department’s guidelines.
• Ability to document and navigate EMR independently.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with co-occurring substance abuse/addiction disorders preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing psychiatric services to clients in a variety of clinical settings during scheduled hours. Scope of services includes outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management services.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat adults experiencing symptoms of a behavioral health disorder.
• Collaborate with counselors, social workers, or other treatment team members to coordinate client care.
• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of medical records, including assessment, treatment plan, progress notes, outcome measures, and billing entries.
• Counsel clients during appointments, as necessary.
• Design/participate in the development of individualized treatment plans, incorporating best and leading practices into treatment interventions.
• Examine or order laboratory or diagnostic tests for clients to provide information on general physical condition and mental disorders.
• Collaborate with guardians, relatives, and significant others on client’s conditions and treatment when clinically appropriate.
• Prepare and submit assessments, progress notes, reports, and summaries to entities/agencies (funders, insurance companies, etc.) as required.
• Return calls and emails promptly (within 24 hours of receipt or sooner if clinical necessary).
• Respond to client emergencies
• Responsible for making independent decisions based on protocols developed utilizing national guidelines for treatment interventions.
• Responsible for maintaining customer relations with all agency staff and clients.
• Records all services performed for accurate billing for services provided in compliance with all local, state, federal laws, as well as payor rules and regulations. Submits billing documents in a timely fashion.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality of care.
• Actively participate in all agency and department education, training and in-services to confirm understanding of new information for changes to established clinical policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees