Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / PMHNPSeeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / PMHNP to join a great team in Maine! For more information reach out today!QualificationsPossess Bachelor's Degree in Nursing followed by a Master's Degree in Psychiatric or Mental Health Nursing from an accredited schoolLicensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the State of MainePossess Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)Current CPR and ACLS CertificationMust possess the ability to be credentialed and covered by FTCA Malpractice CoverageMust be able to work as part of an integrated teamMust possess strong communications skillsMust possess a clean criminal and DHHS backgroundMust be possess the ability and means to travel between clinics as neededValid State of Maine Driver's license and ability to be insured by company vehicle insurance carrierBenefitsCompany pays 80% of the Health Insurance Premium for employee and 50% for dependent coverageDental InsuranceVision InsuranceDental Benefit for the employee and family at no cost to the employee (at company Dental Centers), after 90 days of employmentAccrued up to 3 weeks of paid vacation year one and 4 weeks vacation each year after10 paid Holidays annually, eligible after 90 days of employmentUp to 24 hour of accrued paid time off year one, up to 48 hours each year afterUp to 40 hours of accrued earned paid leave each year100% paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, after 90 days of employment100% paid Life Insurance equal to two years of salary401(k) available after one year of employmentMatches the first 3% of the employee's contribution at 100%The next 2% of the employee's contribution is matched at 50%Education Reimbursement OpportunitiesStaff adjustment available upon hireResponsibilitiesThe Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will work with patients in providing outpatient community mental health servicesThe Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with the Primary Care Providers to recognize, treat and manage mental health and psychosocial issues while acting as a contributing member to the Integrated Primary Care TeamProvides focused intervention for patients who are in need of mental health servicesObtain a Mental Health history and diagnostic evaluationInterpret health data by identifying wellness and risk factorsEvaluate, diagnose, intervene, and monitor neuropsychiatric problemsIdentify variations from normsPrescribe medication per the approved formulary based on licensure with the Maine Board of Nursing and current DEA registrationCounseling individuals and familiesConsult and/or collaborate with other health care providers and community resources to influence care of patients and affect change in systemsInitiates follow up to determine any changes in treatment approach and refer patients to other health care providers as appropriateIdentify and provide for the education needs of the patient's family members, considering age and cultureProvide case management skills to coordinate comprehensive health services and ensure continuity of careEvaluate client progress in attaining expected outcomesProvides complete documentation of visit and the patients progress in the medical recordMaintain up to date records and billing practices in a timely manner within protocolsWorks where indicated to effect behavioral changes in patients with or at risk for physical disordersAssist patients in need of developing daily and community living skillsProvides patients with self management skills and education information needed so they can participate in their treatmentProvides consultation with Management and other clinical team members about behavioral services and suggested areas of program evaluationAssists patients with complying with medical treatment such as offering strategies to cope with medication side effects or chronic painWork closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, psychiatric nurses and other mental health professionalsReports as required to the QI/QA CommitteePerform other duties, projects as assigned by the Medical Director