Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Type Full Time, Days

Pay Depends on Experience

Patients Per Day 16-18

EMR System - Proprietary

Work Location Outpatient, All Ages

Job ID 60005

Job Description

A Chambersburg based client is seeking an excellent and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join their practice to provide outpatient psychiatric services to all ages in a community health center. An ideal candidate is collaborative, believes in patient-centered care, and is a motivated leader . The team has five General Psychiatrists, four Child Adolescent Psychiatrists, one Nurse Practitioner, one Physician Assistant, eight Behavioral Health Therapists, and a full support team.

Required Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Masters or Doctorate in Nurse Practitioner program
• Current PA medical license
  
  
• Current DEA certificate
• Board eligible or certified in psychiatry
• Current BLS certification
• 1.5 years of experience or more

Responsibilities

• Provides direct psychiatric evaluation and evidenced-based pharmacologic treatment of patients
  
  
• Actively participates in Quality Assurance activities of the Division with regard to treatment Utilization Review, medication monitoring, peer review, procedures and processes
• Completes all required documentation in a timely fashion including: the preparation of reports and written documentation, notes and medical records, all other forms and documents as required by the department, company, state and federal agencies
• Performs crisis interventions as needed including but not limited to conducting suicide assessments and make recommendations to medical providers and patients; determine if crisis response services are appropriate for patient safety
• Works in coordination with the Director of Psychiatry/Director of Psychology to ensure full integration of services and a team based approach to care
• Participates in meetings as required and participates on committees as directed
• Maintains productivity expectations in accordance with clinic/program guidelines
• Performs any other job-related duties as needed, assigned and/or as requested

Benefits

• Malpractice Coverage through FTCA
• 3 Weeks of Vacation; 4 Weeks of Vacation at year 4
• 40 Hours of Sick Time Annually
• 52 Hours of Holiday Annually
• 40 Hours of Continuing Education Time Annually
• $3,000 Continuing Education Allowance Annually
• Medical, Dental, Life and Long-Term Disability Provided
• Vision and Short-Term Disability Available
• 403(b) Retirement Program with a Company Match
• Eligible for State and Federal Loan Repayment
• Base Compensation plus Incentive Program
• Sign-On Bonus
• Payment of Membership Due, License, DEA and Board Certification

About Provider Healthcare

Provider Healthcare is a prominent healthcare recruitment firm that places highly qualified and skilled healthcare professionals in excellent employment opportunities across the country. Our diligent team of recruiters and client representatives specialize in permanent placement and locum tenens opportunities in all settings of medical practice such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, home health care, and government facilities. Provider Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Disability, and Protected Veteran employer and all applicants will be equally considered for hire.