Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner — Impactful DC Role

Unity Health Care; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health Care in Washington, DC is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry) to deliver diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic psychiatric services across community health centers and related facilities.

Under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Discipline Director, you will develop treatment plans, evaluate medications, and provide crisis intervention while contributing to quality improvement and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner degree in Psychiatry from an accredited institution.
• Current District of Columbia licensure.
• Current Federal DEA and District of Columbia CDS certificates.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with business software, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and evaluate patient clinical histories.
• Provide psychiatric examinations, evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment.
• Order and interpret appropriate clinical and laboratory tests.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans and provide direct psychiatric services.
• Evaluate psychotropic medication needs and recommend appropriate treatment.
• Provide on-site crisis intervention.
• Monitor clinical service delivery and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Prepare written evaluations and recommendations for authorized referral agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Diversity engagement

Clinical evaluation

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree in Psychiatry

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Unity Health Care in Washington, DC is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry) to deliver diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic psychiatric services across community health centers and related facilities.

Under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Discipline Director, you will develop treatment plans, evaluate medications, and provide crisis intervention while contributing to quality improvement and patient-centered care.