Position Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Position Summary: Part- Time
Ark of rehabilitation is currently seeking a qualify Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMNNP). Working as a part-time position within 1-2 days /weeks in the office. Candidate will be providing outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management services at Ark of Rehabilitation (Baltimore City Location). The PMHNP will work in coordination with Ark’s OMHC services and Ark's Outpatient Mental Health program. Services will be provided to our adult and youth clients within one location (In-Person). This position will be supervised and coordinated by the Program Director or by the Chief executive officer. The PMHNP will work in collaboration with the office Administrative to coordinate client care
Job Requirements and Qualifications:
Minimum Required Education:
- Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nursing with focus on Psychiatric nursing
- Graduation from a state-certified advance practice program specializing in psychiatry/mental health.
Minimum Required Experience:
- At least 1-2 years providing direct client care to people receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders.
- Ability to work with both adult and youth/child populations.
Preferred Experience:
- 3+ years of experience as a psychiatric provider
- Experience in telemedicine
Licenses/Certifications:
- Must be certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- An unrestricted license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the state of Maryland.
- Must have a valid DEA number and unrestricted DEA license in Maryland.
- A state-issued Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) in Maryland.
- Registration with the state Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) in base County and for Maryland.
(When state-wide PMP is developed), where direct services will be provided.
- No suspension/exclusion/debarment from participation in federal health care programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP)
- Maintain credentials and licensure with all major insurance companies and licensing boards with the assistance of Provident credentialing staff.
Other Skills Required:
- Experience in delivering high-quality, client-centered care.
- Able to complete a clinical document and navigate EHR independently at the end of her session.
- Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality.
- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with individuals involved in all aspects of programming – children, parents, school faculty and staff, grantors, funders, partner agencies, members of the community and Provident team members.
- Serves as a representative of Ark, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with Ark team members, clients, school system staff and faculty, grantors, funders, regulators and members of the public.
- Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary team.
- Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general and professional documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Ability to foster teamwork; train and direct the work of team members and colleagues.
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work productively and make independent decisions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for providing psychiatric services to clients in a variety of clinical settings during scheduled hours. The scope of services includes outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management services.
- Assess, diagnose, and treat adults, adolescents, and children experiencing symptoms of behavioral health disorders.
- Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disordersin accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement and the state’s Nurse Practice Act.
- Collaborate with counselors, social workers, or other treatment team members to coordinate client care.
- Available 24/7 for Crisis Clinical Consultation.
- Return calls and emails promptly (within 24 hours of receipt or sooner if clinically necessary)
- Responsible for timely and accurate completion of medical records, including assessment, treatment plan, progress notes and outcome measures.
- 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.
- 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.
- Maintain medical records and submit at least 10% of records to the supervising Psychiatrist for biweekly review in accordance with the Collaborative Practice.
- Records all services performed for accurate billing for services provided in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, as well as payor rules and regulations. Submit billing documents in a timely fashion.
- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Provides teaching and education to clinical staff, if requested.
- Follow all procedures and protocols as per Ark policy, federal and state regulations, standard practice, and in accordance with the Collaboration.
- Actively participate in all agencies and department education, training, interdisciplinary meetings, and in-services to confirm understanding of new information or changes to established clinical policies and procedures.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $68.00 - $75.00 per hour
Experience:
- PMHNP: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Baltimore, MD 21214 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
