Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Choptank Community Health System, Inc..•Cambridge, MD

11d•$110,654 - $165,981

About The Position

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner contributes to Choptank Community Health System’s mission and strategic vision by providing clinical expertise to its Behavioral Health service line. The role includes psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, prescribing and managing medications, and coordinating with other CCHS health service lines to support holistic, patient-centered care. The position also helps promote clinical excellence and continuous performance improvement. It requires expertise delivering behavioral health services to indigent populations in community settings, along with strong clinical, problem-solving, and communication skills. This is an exempt, full-time position in pay grade 10, with a stated pay range of $110,654.00–$165,981.00. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner reports directly to the Chief Clinical Officer. The role is based in clinical health centers in a general office environment and includes occasional travel.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing school as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
At least four years of related psychiatric clinical nursing experience in addition to PMHNP training.
Maryland board certified or board eligible.
At least two years of responsibility providing behavioral health services with a nonprofit behavioral health agency, FQHC, or outpatient medical facility.
Experience and confidence identifying and implementing evidence-based practice.
Understanding of CCHS’s mission and culture and ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with staff and clients.
Excellent communication skills.
Positive and supportive attitude toward CCHS, its staff, and the success of the behavioral health program.
Interpersonal skills and ability to relate well to people from varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Basic computer skills, including preparing simple correspondence and reports in Microsoft Word and summarizing data in Excel spreadsheets.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequent bending, stair climbing, walking, kneeling, reaching, fine and gross motor tasks, lifting less than 20 pounds, and vision-related tasks.
Regular, reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Buprenorphine prescription privileges.
Bilingual ability in Spanish and/or Creole.

Responsibilities

Oversee medical behavioral health services provided to CCHS patients by staff.
Ensure patients receive appropriate mental health medication evaluation and treatment, with care documented in the electronic medical record.
Participate in treatment team activities, including reviewing patient treatment plans.
Oversee the prescription, direction, and administration of medications for mental health disorders and ensure appropriate medication management.
Create, assist with, maintain, modify, and implement clinical policies related to medical behavioral health services.
Ensure professionals and facilities used for patient referrals meet applicable standards of care.
Participate in the CCHS Provider Council.
Serve as a super-user of the CCHS electronic health record.
Perform direct behavioral health medication assessments and document medication treatment in patient treatment plans.
Provide ongoing oversight of patient medication prescribing and management, and provide behavioral health medication consultation to Primary Care Providers.
Use the CCHS electronic health record for tasks including encounter documentation, meaningful use, patient self-management goals, encounter closure, and review of laboratory data.
Create and maintain a culture of excellence and continuous performance improvement in clinical care.
Build a close working partnership between the behavioral health team and CCHS non-behavioral health providers.
Promote internal buy-in and positive cultural change around integration of behavioral health services.
Develop strategies for seamless integration of behavioral health services.
Assist with hiring behavioral health providers, including psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance.