Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerSilver Spring, Maryland, United StatesWeekly outpatient therapy isn't always enough, and a trip to the ER isn't the only answer. Patients and their families rely on Compass Health Center when in crisis – every day, we help people overcome depression, anxiety, suicidality, obsessions/compulsions, trauma, chronic pain, and other obstacles in order for our patients to live freely.About This RoleAs the largest provider of PHP/IOP programs and psychiatric services in Illinois, Compass Health Center is one of the fastest-growing behavioral health organizations in the country. We are thrilled to expand our exceptionally innovative and highly distinguished programs that redefine our industry and raise the standard for comprehensive care.Launched in September 2023, our location in Silver Spring, MD, is home to top local talent in behavioral health care. This interdisciplinary team of trailblazers have built our adolescent and adult programs from the ground up alongside the leadership of well-established clinicians and doctors working in PHP/IOP behavioral health care for the past decade.We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about addressing the current nationwide behavioral health crisis, while working on interdisciplinary treatment teams within an organization that is redefining the standard of comprehensive PHP/IOP care. You will play a pivotal role in a growing, mission-driven environment that accommodates provider autonomy to create innovative and individualized treatments for each patient.What You'll Do:Performing complete initial psychiatric evaluation on patient to determine diagnosis and develop plan of care including medication prescription, if indicatedRevising, prescribing, and implementing therapeutic regimen using an interdisciplinary approachMonitoring patient progress and providing collaborative treatment and communication with the treatment teamProviding timely documentation of each encounter with a patientEnsuring patient/family education regarding clinical condition and relevant aspects of careWorking in collaboration with treatment team members to ensure quality of care and consideration of servicesMaintaining required level of continuing education and preferred development activitiesUsing interpersonal and communication skills that enable one to establish and maintain professional relations with patients, families, colleagues and other members of the healthcare teamWho You Are:Licensed or possess the ability to obtain license as an Advance Practiced Nurse in the State of MarylandANCC National Board Certification in Psychiatry- PMHNP CertificationPrescriptive AuthorityDEA licenseLicensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of MarylandDNP or MSN from an accredited Nursing ProgramCPR certifiedExperience with patients in crisis2+ years experience prescribingWe know job descriptions can be intimidating, so if this sounds like an opportunity for you, please don't hesitate to apply!Compass Health Center is a recognized leader in crisis-level mental health, bringing passion, connection, and patient-centered care to the Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient space (PHP/IOP). Based in Chicagoland, we serve hundreds of patients every day, ranging from ages 5 through adulthood, in our onsite facilities or through our flourishing virtual programming. Compass fills a critical gap between outpatient and inpatient care through an intermediate level of Behavioral Healthcare.A few more things we want you to know: our values are super important to us, and hopefully will be to you, too. Cultural humility, teamwork, continuous improvement, connection, patient centered care, passion, innovation, and agility should be your power sources. Joining Compass is an opportunity to feel fulfilled through a joint mission towards healing our communities.Benefits & PerksWe know that you will be dedicated to your purpose here. We look at that investment as a two-way street. We are proud to offer plenty of space for growth, and opportunities to pursue continuous development within our organization.For eligible positions, our other benefits include: comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans, 401k program with company matching, generous PTO (including competitive parental leave after 1 year of employment), and continuous training through CEU seminars and volunteering opportunities.Compass is committed to cultivating diverse and dynamic teams who exude passion for their craft, so whether or not you check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply – we'd be grateful to hear from you!