Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner General Associate (PART-TIME/CONTRACTUAL C1)

Job Description - Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner General Associate (PART-TIME/CONTRACTUAL C1) (250000I5) Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner General Associate (PART-TIME/CONTRACTUAL C1) – (250000I5) The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) School of Medicine – Pediatrics is seeking a part-time (4 hours per week), contractual C1 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to independently provide ambulatory or acute care in a clinical setting. Responsibilities Assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute episodic and chronic illnesses and patient health, and provides diagnostic and therapeutic services. Exercises autonomy in medical decision making. Ensures informed consent is properly secured and documented. Communicates with other professionals (i.e. counselor and PCP) working with patients. Attends clinical team meetings. Provides clinical consultation for staff and clinical interns/externs. Provides training to medical students, pediatric residents, clinical interns/externs, and staff. Qualifications Education: Master's in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing. Experience: Current national certification from AANPNCB or other national certifying body (requires 18 months under an NP mentor before becoming certified) is required. Supervisory Experience: n/a. Certification/Licensure: Current Maryland license in good standing issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing to practice as a nurse practitioner or appropriate federal district licensure where research is conducted. Licensed with specific patient population and/or specialty area of practice is required. Other: Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Thorough knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Ability to support the Care Clinic’s mission. EEO Statement UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification. The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr