POSITION SUMMARY:The Nurse Practitioner provides direct patient care commensurate pertaining to his/her training and experience, and in collaboration with CCI physicians. The care provided is appropriate for an out-patient, primary care community health center with a multicultural, multilingual patient population. The
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) will provide trauma-informed, holistic mental health care to refugees, asylees, and individuals seeking substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in psychiatric evaluation, psychopharmacology, and integrated behavioral health, with a commitment to improving access and reducing stigma for marginalized communities.
As a member of the health center's integrated care team the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will fulfill the following KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES towards the provision of patient-centered, coordinated patient care:- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental status examinations.
- Diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders, including mood, anxiety, trauma-related, and substance use disorders.
- Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating evidence-based psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and community support services.
- Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, including MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) for opioid and alcohol use disorders when appropriate.
- Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment for suicidality, self-harm, and psychiatric emergencies
- Examine, diagnose, and treat patients within the parameters of his/her licensure.
- Provides telephone, electronic, and/or in-person consultations with providers about specific patient issues. These issues can include diagnostic clarification, next steps, treatment recommendations, assistance with challenging patients, etc.
- Provides direct consultations for complex patients or patients who are not improving and makes recommendations to the patient's medical provider.
- Provide treatment to minors with or without accompanying parents.
- Provides time-limited ongoing care for clients who are high-risk or complex.
- Completes timely documentation and billing.
- Complies with meaningful use and PCMH activities
- Consults on behavioral health systems and processes.
- Works collaboratively with all providers to ensure coordinated patient-centered activities.
- Participates in performance improvement activities and other committees and workgroups as needed.
- Leads by example to provide Center-wide high-quality care that is patient-centered, integrated, and meets CCI's established standards.
- Adhere to evidence-based guidelines and standards approved by CCI's Board and Performance Improvement Committee.
- Attend and participate in meetings and/or committees as necessary and/or required by CCI.
- Participates in CCI programs and partnerships as appropriate.
- Working on-site is an essential duty for the job.
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Medical Director of Behavioral Health.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:- Knowledge of state regulations governing advanced practice nursing.
- Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients, and the public.
- Computer skills required. Knowledge/experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) is a plus.
- The ability to speak and write English fluently. Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- Nurse Practitioner certification from an accredited program.
- Specialty Certification in Psychiatry required.
- Active license issued by the State of Maryland Board of Nursing.
- Active Maryland CDS license. DEA licensure. Current BLS certification.
- Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and community.
- Flexibility to work at different CCI locations.
Why work at CCI?
- Extensive benefits plan
- Generous PTO Plan
- 403B Retirement Plan + Employer match up to 4%
- Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
- Continuing education assistance; can be used toward obtaining certifications, renewal of certifications, or possible conference attendance.
- Our providers are insured for malpractice under FTCA.
