Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description Sign on Incentive: $15,000 The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is an independent health care provider who, working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, is responsible for providing psychiatric services to the adult patients of the Agency. This role 1s primary duties are assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and referral of homeless individuals at clinic sites. Key Role Responsibilities Effectively provide quality chronic, preventive, acute and outreach services based on established standards of care and evidence bases guidelines Effectively provide patient centered, trauma informed, nonjudgmental care Actively participate on an integrated, multidisciplinary team to develop and implement an integrated treatment plan, within the context of an individual or family 0s unique social needs, as well as contribute to interdisciplinary case conferences on an ongoing basis Accurately complete documentation of services in the electronic medical record in a timely manner Demonstrate appropriate skills for obtaining and evaluating up-to-date information from scientific and practice literature and other resources to assist in quality care of patients, broaden skill set and for professional growth Balance stakeholder expectations, build relationships and be attuned to needs of others Communicate in a timely, clear, compelling and concise manner Set clear, meaningful and attainable goals and expectations and monitor progress towards meeting those outcomes of self and clients Demonstrate efficiency, organization and good judgment in the use of one 1s time and the time of others In addition to role responsibilities, every staff member has the following responsibilities as a part of their employment: Models and reinforces the core values of dignity, authenticity, hope, justice, passion and balance Actively participates in performance improvement and advocacy activities that support the mission Protects clients a0personal health information by maintaining compliance with HIPAA and other relevant health care-related IT security regulations Performs other duties on an as-needed basis Formal Education and Training Nurse Practitioner license in Maryland, with Board Certification in PMHNP Current CDS and DEA with DATA 2000 waiver licenses BLS CPR certification Experience Three years direct clinical care focused on assessment, diagnosis and psychopharmacologic management for clients with severe and persistent mental illness, preferably working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary clinical setting Direct client care experience with populations similar to clients of the Agency; experience in a community or public health setting working with the underserved is preferred Experience in diagnosis and psychopharmacologic care for clients with severe and persistent mental illness Comfortable working with homeless and/or low-income individuals and families #J-18808-Ljbffr