Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PRN

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a prn Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team in the Philadelphia, PA.

Pay rate: $70.00-$73.00/hour depending on experience

Shift: prn - as needed

Address: 3125 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132

Program hours: 7 days per week - 10:30am-7:00pm

About Our Team:

The Mental Health Walk-In Clinic is Philadelphia's first and only behavioral health urgent care for adults (18+) needing same-day mental health care that is not an emergency.

We serve individuals experiencing emotional distress, mental health concerns, and/or substance use concerns. Individuals will participate in triage, resolution-focused services, and aftercare planning to prepare for long-term recovery and connection to ongoing care. We serve individuals regardless of income or insurance status. Our services do not replace the need for ongoing mental health care; rather, we aim to reduce avoidable visits to crisis centers and emergency rooms by helping people get the care they need when they need it.

Position Details

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive psychiatric and behavioral health urgent care services to individuals. Working under the supervision of the psychiatrist, the PMHNP will conduct evaluations, provide clinical interventions, and work within the multidisciplinary BHUCC team to deliver coordinated, quality care.

Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments to determine the patient's immediate needs.
• Formulate accurate diagnoses based on the assessment findings and in collaboration with the supervising psychiatrist.

Medication Management and Prescription:

• Collaborate with the psychiatrist to develop and implement medication treatment in BHUCC setting.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications as needed in BHUCC setting.
• Monitor medication effectiveness and side effects, making adjustments as necessary.

Urgent Care Intervention and Stabilization:

• Provide behavioral health urgent intervention services, offering immediate support and compassionate care to patients in distress.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to create behavioral health urgent care stabilization plans for individuals experiencing urgent needs.

Care Coordination:

• Coordinate care and treatment modalities with team and external providers.

Supervision of Nursing Staff:

• Provide leadership and supervision to nursing staff, ensuring efficient clinical operations and adherence to protocols.
• Oversee work, offer guidance, and promote a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Patient Education and Support:

• Educate patients and their families about behavioral health conditions, treatment options, and recovery strategies.
• Offer empathetic support to patients throughout their treatment journey.

Documentation and Record-Keeping:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, treatment plans, and progress notes using the BHUCC's electronic health records system.
• Ensure compliance with documentation standards and legal regulations.

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement:

• Participate in quality assurance activities, including peer reviews and clinical audits.
• Stay current with the latest evidence-based practices in behavioral health.
• Adhere to the Merakey policies and procedures, comply with code of conduct, and participate in regular supervision and development.

Benefits

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance)
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with prescriptive authority in the state of Pennsylvania required.

Valid Child Abuse, State Criminal, and FBI Fingerprint clearances required.

Minimum one year experience as a practicing PMHNP required.

Minimum one year of community health experience required.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience with integrated health, crisis intervention, urgent care, or emergency psychiatric settings.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with patients and colleagues.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and healthcare technology.