Assertive Community Treatment- Psychiatric Certified Nurse Practicioner (CRNP)

Penndel Mental Health Center; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Penndel Mental Health Center seeks a Psychiatric-CRNP to deliver community-based psychiatric evaluations and treatments for adults with severe mental illness. The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, including RNs, therapists, and support staff, to maintain high-quality care.

The candidate will supervise medication operations with nurses, participate in Grand Rounds, and monitor patients’ symptoms and comorbid conditions monthly in a patient-centered setting.

Qualifications

• Must be Psychiatric CRNP experienced in working with adults with serious and persistent mental health and co-occurring substance abuse disorders.
• Must have DEA and Liability Insurance Certificate.
• Possess the ability to document proficiently in an electronic health record.
• Possess the ability to perform the physical requirements of the service contract, with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Provide 32 hours per week of psychiatric evaluation and treatment of individuals out in the community to no more than 100 patients.
• Provide at least monthly assessment of symptoms and response to medications as well as monitoring of non-psychiatric medical conditions and medications.
• Attend Morning Meeting Grand Rounds to discuss clients progress and needs.
• Provide psychiatric expertise to a multi-disciplinary team which includes therapists, employment specialist, case management, Integrated Dual Disorders treatment, certified peer support and a 3 FT RN nursing complement.
• Work collaboratively with other PMHC Staff that includes a multi-disciplinary team of highly qualified professionals.
• Direct the operation of the medication and medical services by actively collaborating with the registered nurses on the team.
• Attend supervision with attending psychiatrist.

Skills

Psychiatric CRNP

Adult psychiatry

DEA license

Liability insurance

EHR documentation

Education

CRNP degree

Job description

Assertive Community Treatment operates as an evidence-based model for treatment for individuals with schizophrenia and other serious and persistent mental health disorders. We operate as a "hospital without walls", with the ability to bring needed mental health care directly to the patient's doorstep. Assertive Community Treatment is designed to assist individuals who have traditionally struggled with engaging and maintaining outpatient levels of care but still can thrive in the community.

Duties

• Provide 32 hours per week of psychiatric evaluation and treatment of individuals out in the community to no more than 100 patients.
• Provide at least monthly assessment of symptoms and response to medications as well as monitoring of non-psychiatric medical conditions and medications.
• Attend Morning Meeting Grand Rounds to discuss clients progress and needs.
• Provide psychiatric expertise to a multi-disciplinary team which includes therapists, employment specialist, case management, Integrated Dual Disorders treatment, certified peer support and a 3 FT RN nursing complement.
• Work collaboratively with other PMHC Staff that includes a multi-disciplinary team of highly qualified professionals.
• Direct the operation of the medication and medical services by actively collaborating with the registered nurses on the team.
• Attend supervision with attending psychiatrist.

Requirements

• Must be Psychiatric CRNP experienced in working with adults with serious and persistent mental health and co-occurring substance abuse disorders.
• Must have DEA and Liability Insurance Certificate.
• Possess the ability to document proficiently in an electronic health record.
• Possess the ability to perform the physical requirements of the service contract, with or without accommodation.