Psychiatric Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Description of Services

This position involves providing psychiatric care to patients under the supervision of the Psychiatric Medical Director. The CRNP must be certified as a Mental Health CRNP or be willing to become certified within 2 years of hire. The Psychiatric CRNP will assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients with mental health disorders. This position includes collaboration with an on-site RN as well as two psychiatry program assistants.

Specific Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct Psychiatric Evaluations: Assess the mental health of patients through interviews, observations, and review of medical histories.
• Prescribe Medications and Treatments: Develop treatment plans and prescribe medications to manage mental health conditions.
• Collaborate/Consult with Healthcare Team: Work closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Provide Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions and treatment options.

Education Requirements

One of the following education requirements must be met:

• Required:        
  • Master’s degree in nursing or related field
  • Active Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license or obtain certification within 2 years of hire.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in psychiatric care
  • Ability to prescribe medications
• Preferred:        
  • Certification as a PMHNP-BC
  • Experience working with diverse patient populations
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Other Qualifications

• All necessary child abuse clearances (PA Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and Federal Criminal History Clearance)
• Valid driver’s license
• Auto insurance

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of psychiatric principles and practices
• Ability to conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments
• Understanding of mental health disorders and treatments
• Proficiency in electronic medical records systems

Working Conditions

The Psychiatric CRNP will primarily work in a clinical setting, interacting with patients and healthcare professionals.

Physical Requirements

Constantly Incurred (More than 75% of time on job) – ability to communicate orally and in writing, ability to hear conversations, ability to observe behavior, ability to analyze actions and behaviors

Frequently Incurred (Between 25% - 75% of time on job) – ability to stand, ability to walk, ability to sit, ability to drive (in order to make home visits), ability use legs/arms to climb, ability to balance

Occasionally Incurred (Less than 25% of time on job) – ability to lift, ability to work in hot (between 90-100 degrees) and cold (below 55 degrees) temperatures, exposure to intermittent noise above 85DB, exposure to chemicals (cleaning)

This job description is intended to cover the information essential to understanding the scope of the job, and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed of representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Blair Family Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

I have read the above position description and fully understand the requirement set forth therein. I can perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. I will perform all duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability.