Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Contract)

Exciting Opportunity for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) in Washington DC!


Are you a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) looking to make a significant impact on mental health care? Join our team at our Washington DC location and help individuals on their path to well-being. We offer competitive salaries, a supportive work environment, and a chance to be part of a compassionate team. Plus, you'll enjoy benefits such as a competitive salary, tuition reimbursement program to support your professional growth and work-life balance.

Why Choose Us?
Our mental health agency is committed to delivering the best care possible to our consumers. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner on our team, you'll enjoy competitive compensation, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. Your expertise will directly impact the lives of individuals seeking mental health support.

If you're a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a passion for mental health care, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.

Highlights:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Collaborative Team
  • Professional Growth Opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Work life balance

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
  • Provide medication management and adjustment
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
  • Ensure the highest quality of care for consumers
  • Prescribe medications and treatments with attention to existing medical diagnoses and concomitant therapies.
  • Meet with patients in a timely manner in order to monitor progress and recommend necessary changes to their medication regimen and treatment interventions.
  • Document all evaluations of and interactions with patients including the administration of medications and treatments within 24 hours.
  • Use our web-based tracking system to document recommendations for treatment and /or referrals to provide the capability to easily share patient progress with PCPs and other treating providers.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that provides primary care to employees and consumer
  • Perform consumer’s histories and physicals, risk factor assessment, ordering of therapeutic and diagnostic tests; and attend to consultations and appointments

Requirements:
  • Active NP licensure in Washington DC
  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification in good standing and current state nursing license
  • Active DEA Certificate/License
  • Knowledge of medical diagnoses, appropriate treatments and medical terminology, approved detoxification regimens, addiction medicine and substance abuse disorders, cooccurring disorders, DSM Criteria and terminology
  • Experience working with underserved, transient populations and clinical co‐morbidities such as co-existing mental health, substance abuse and physical health conditions
  • Ability to quickly synthesize medical and psychiatric data and formulate effective and evidence-based clinical recommendations
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
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