Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Lower Shore Clinic, Inc.; Cambridge (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPort in Cambridge, MD seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide nurse practitioner services for an assigned caseload, including assessment and prescription medications on and off site. This is a full-time position within an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program.

The role requires MD NP licensure, current CPR/First Aid, and a valid driver’s license. Responsibilities include treatment planning, staff training, crisis intervention, and HIPAA-compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Maryland NP license with insurability.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to supervise mental health professionals in a teamwork environment.
• Experience with crisis intervention and public mental health populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide NP services to assigned caseload, including assessment and prescription medication on and off site.
• Participate in team meetings to develop treatment plans and strategies for clients.
• Provide staff training on general and specific treatment topics.
• Collaborate in providing services to persons in acute mental health crisis to expedite return to less restrictive environments.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and timely, accurate documentation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Clinical supervision

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Driver's license

EMR/EHR proficiency

Education

Maryland Nurse Practitioner license

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Full Time Professional Cambridge, MD, US 2 Attachments

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1295

Salary Range: $150,000.00 To $210,000.00 Annually

ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT (ACT)PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER

Position Summary: The ACT Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide nurse practitioner services as scheduled to assigned caseload including assessment and prescription medication on and off site. This is a full-time position.

• Participate as required in team meetings to develop treatment plans and strategies for specific clients.
• Provide training to staff as requested on general and specific treatment topics.
• Collaborate in providing services to persons in acute mental health crisis to expedite their return to less restrictive environments through assessment, evaluation, and treatment planning within regulated timelines.
• Share responsibility with ACT Vice President and other senior staff for the cost-effective operation of the clinic; make suggestions as needed; provide all necessary data for billing.
• Enhance agency on-call response capability by being available to main on-call system for medications and clinical issues.
• Ensure that the program and physical environment are safe for all clients, staff, and visitors and in accord with applicable agency policies or administrative regulations.
• Ensure that clinic report-writing and documentation is timely, accurate, and reflects a high professional standard.
• Carry out duties at sites assigned and, by agreement, for other agencies by contract to HealthPort.
• Using electronic medical records, input data and following through seeing services to their completion.
• Maintain total confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA law, CARF accreditation standards and Maryland State Regulations.

• Formal training as a nurse practitioner with license and insurability in the state of Maryland.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Valid full driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with professional and non-professional colleagues effectively and to provide clinical supervision to mental health professionals in a teamwork environment.
• Appreciation of psychosocial rehabilitation concepts and experience with the public mental health population including crisis intervention, best practices in symptom management, and current medications.

Why work for HealthPort?

HealthPort is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center that offers outpatient therapy, substance abuse, and primary care services. Our mission is to provide caring, effective, and highly accessible healthcare to all the residents of the Eastern Shore who seek services.

• We offer a rich benefit package
• competitive salaries
• tuition assistance
• 401(k) 3% employer contribution
• 2% match

Check out our website healthport.org.