About the position
This position is being recruited and hired by Sheppard Pratt Solutions on behalf of Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC). As the largest nonprofit provider of behavioral healthcare in the nation, Sheppard Pratt teams with healthcare systems across the country so they can provide the highest quality acute psychiatric services in their community. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP) will be an integral part of our multidisciplinary inpatient Consultation-Liaison Team, providing psychiatric consultations to hospitalized patients. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a team of physicians, social workers, and nursing staff to ensure comprehensive care for patients experiencing mental health crises or complex psychiatric conditions in the context of their inpatient medical stay.
Responsibilities
•Conduct psychiatric evaluations for inpatients, including mental status exams, risk assessments, and diagnostic interviews.
•Provide psychiatric consultation services to medical and surgical teams to support treatment planning for patients with co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions.
•Develop, implement, and monitor treatment plans for patients, including medication management, psychotherapy, and referral to outpatient services as needed.
•Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care for patients with complex needs.
•Provide education and support to patients and their families about psychiatric conditions, treatment options, and community resources.
•Participate in rounds and communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
•Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
•Assist with discharge planning, including follow-up care and recommendations for outpatient mental health services.
•Adhere to all hospital policies, protocols, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
•Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
•Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Maryland.
•Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
•At least 2 years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, preferably in an inpatient or consultation-liaison setting.
•Strong knowledge of psychiatric disorders, treatments, and therapeutic interventions.
•Experience with interdisciplinary team collaboration in an acute care environment.
•Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
•Ability to work independently and manage a diverse caseload in a fast-paced environment.
•Proficient with electronic health records (EHR), preferably Epic and other clinical software systems.
•Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care with a strong focus on quality outcomes.
Benefits
•An opportunity to provide quality mental health care services in a physician-led organization.
•A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation.
•Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits.
•403b retirement match.
•Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling.
•Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
•Opportunities for student loan forgiveness.
•Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures.
•An opportunity work with trainees including medical students, residents, and fellows.
