Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Merakey is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to support its Outpatient Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol program in Coal Township, Pennsylvania. The role assesses, plans, develops, coordinates, and provides psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation for individuals with mental illness and developmental disabilities. The practitioner works with other team members, Merakey internal supports, and inter-agency teams. The position is scheduled for flexible hours over two days per week, totaling 10–16 hours, Monday through Friday. Pay is $70–$90 per hour, depending on experience. The work location is 148 State Rte 2026, Coal Township, PA 17866. Merakey is a nonprofit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. Its adult behavioral health programs include mental health and addiction recovery services, psychiatric evaluation, therapy, and medication management.
Requirements
- Be a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner with prescriptive authority.
- Hold an active, unrestricted Pennsylvania license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with integrated health.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with other disciplines, including clinical and clerical staff.
- Expert assessment, diagnostic, and psychopharmacological treatment skills.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations of Merakey clients referred for psychiatric treatment.
- Provide medication appointments, prescriptions, and monitoring.
- Maintain complete, timely, and appropriate documentation in clinical records and the electronic health record for clients served.
- Complete applications and credentialing information for Merakey third-party insurance contracts as needed.
- Consult with Merakey staff regarding client care and treatment.
- Submit service referrals and applications to appropriate departments and agencies, such as case management or other services needed to support clients within or outside Merakey.
- Participate in regular clinical supervision and continuing education to further develop professional skills in psychiatry.
Benefits
- DailyPay access to pay when needed.
- Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth employee contribution options.
- Voluntary limited benefits through the American Worker, including limited medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; these are not a substitute for major medical insurance.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program.
- On the Goga well-being platform with self-care tools and resources.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
