Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Discovery Behavioral Health; Crownsville (MD); On-site; USD 101,000 - 114,000; Part time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner for part-time, outpatient psychiatric services at our Crownsville location. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, prescribing within scope, documenting promptly, and ensuring compliant billing.

The role requires strong patient rapport and collaborative care with clinicians. Ideal candidates hold an ARNP license, a Master’s in Nursing, and at least 2 years of psychiatric NP experience, with familiarity in TMS

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or related field required.
• Licensed Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in state of practice.
• Knowledge of TMS treatment protocols and psychiatric care.
• Minimum 2 years as a psychiatric NP; on-site work experience preferred.
• Ability to engage patients in therapy or willingness to learn.
• Proficient use of electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate scheduled patients per standard practices; collect histories and exam.
• Establish rapport and engage families to support treatment decisions.
• Prescribe and implement treatment within ARNP scope of practice.
• Document records the same day or within one week of service.
• Code services ethically and accurately for billing purposes.
• Aim for 80% productivity based on CPT code time elements.
• Coordinate with clinicians and staff for comprehensive care.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Psychiatric care

Patient communication

Treatment planning

EMR familiarity

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

ARNP licensure (state of practice)

Tools

TMS protocols

EMR systems

Job description

Position Summary:

The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) provides direct clinical services for a variety of psychiatric conditions in an outpatient setting as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer. The age range is based on the scope of practice of the individual. Due to the nature of our behavioral health care model, willingness to work with patients with substance use disorders is preferred.

• Part-Time
• Pay Range $73.00 - $83.00 per hour
• Work is performed on-site at the location

Essential Job Functions:

• Evaluate scheduled patients consistent with prevailing practices standards. This includes collection of psychiatric history, relevant medical history, social and family history, mental status exam, diagnosis and devising a treatment recommendation
• Establish rapport with patient and relevant members of their social system to assist them in understanding and accepting treatment recommendations within a shared decision-making model
• To prescribe and implement treatment consistent with diagnosis and relevant standards, including the prescription of medications consistent with the ARNP’s scope of practice
• Complete records accurately and in a timely fashion. Generally, this means the same day of the service provided, but no later than one week after seen
• Code services consistent with ethical and legal billing standards while supporting billing adequate to support the position financially
• Strive to seek 80% productivity based upon CPT code time elements. Extra time is allotted to complete an initial evaluation per utilization policy for medical services
• Cooperate with other medical services around vacation coverage, both direct and medication refills as necessary
• Collaborate with internal and external clinicians, administrative staff and management staff to provide the best care to all clients/patients
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Core Competencies:

• Able to build and establish trust and rapport with patients.
• Creates a relationship with patients by providing comfort and emotional support.
• Maintain confidentiality while communicating patient results, data or plans.
• Ability to complete patient assessments accurately and thoroughly.
• Ensuring accurate diagnosis of clients, consistent with current DSM and ICD codes
• Ability to generate knowledge from clinical education and practice to improve patient outcomes.
• Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of care on patients’ health
• Evaluate patient response, then modify treatment plan as necessary.
• Willingness to follow through with ethical responsibilities to patient, including occasional engagement off hours to support necessary medication coverage (refills, etc.)

Knowledge, Education, Experience:

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Health Care or other related field
• Possess and maintain an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner licensure in state of practice
• Proficient understanding of TMS treatment protocols
• 2 years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• Ability to engage patients in the therapy, or a willingness to learn
• Ability to use electronic medical records

Physical Demands:

The physical demands outlined here represent those that are typically required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:

• Engages in sustained power grasping and pushing/pulling motions
• Exposure to dust, gas, odors, liquids, or fumes
• Intermittent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, transporting object usually by hand, arm, or shoulder
• Hand/eye coordination: Performing work using both
• Working with hands: Seizing, holding, and grasping
• Able to lift by raising or lowering an object from one level to another
• The ability to respond quickly to emergency situations, which may involve running or moving rapidly.
• Frequent standing and walking for extended periods, often throughout the entire shift.
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous materials, requiring adherence to safety and PPE protocols.

Arbitration Agreement:

As a condition of employment, all candidates must agree to and sign a pre-employment arbitration agreement. This agreement requires that any disputes arising out of or related to employment with Discovery Practice Management will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than through litigation in court.