Position Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Full or Part Time.
Summary: The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMNNP) will provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management services at Optimum Therapy and Consults an outpatient private practice.
The PMHNP will work in coordination with Optimum Therapy and Consult's outpatient counseling services to provide psychiatric services to adults, youths, and children with behavioral health issues, mental health disorders, medication management, assessment etc.
This position will be supervised by an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Liability insurance and all associated costs will be paid for by Optimum Therapy and Consults. Services will initially be Telehealth based with the opportunity to grow and transition to in office services in the nearest future to serve clients that must be seen and to harness some more potentials.
The PMHNP will work in collaboration with trained virtual assistants to coordinate client care, assist with insurance pre-authorization, the billing department, caseload management etc.
Job Requirements and Qualifications
Minimum Required Education- Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nursing with focus on Psychiatric nursing
Graduation from a state-certified advance practice program specializing in psychiatry/mental health
Minimum Required Experience- At least 2+years providing direct client care to persons receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders including medication/controlled medication management to all ages and categories.
Ability to work with both adult and youth/child populations.
Licenses/Certifications: • Must be certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
An unrestricted license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the state of Maryland and environs.
•Must have a valid DEA number and unrestricted DEA license in Maryland
•A state-issued Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) in Maryland
•Registration with the state Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) in Maryland.
•No suspension/exclusion/debarment from participation in federal health care programs (e.g. Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare etc)
•Maintain credentials and licensure with all major insurance companies and licensing boards with assistance from Optimum Therapy and consults credentialing staff.
Other Skills Required:
•Experience in delivering high-quality, client-centered care • Able to document and navigate EHR independently
•Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality
•Ability to effectively communicate and interact with individuals involved in all aspects of programming – children, parents, school faculty and staff, grantors, funders, partner agencies, members of the community and Optimum Therapy and Consults team members
•Serves as a representative of Optimum Therapy and Consults, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with Optimum Therapy and Consults team members, clients, school system staff and faculty, grantors, funders, regulators and members of the general public
•Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
•Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary team
•Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general and professional documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
•Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
•Ability to foster teamwork; train and direct the work of team members and colleagues
•Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work productively and make independent decisions.
Working Conditions / Environment:
•Full time equates to 40 working hours per week.
•Part Time hours TBD.
•Flexibility in setting work schedule, with work hours falling between 7:00 am and 9:00 pm.
•Accessible to Optimum Therapy and Consults team 24/7 crisis clinician for clinical consultation if applicable.
•Continuously meet minimum required hours of direct services to clients each week, allowing remainder of work hours for documentation, meetings, trainings, and supervision.
•The noise level in the work environment is usually low. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•Responsible for providing psychiatric services to clients in a variety of clinical settings during scheduled hours. Scope of services includes outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management services.
•Assess, diagnose, and treat adults, adolescents, and children experiencing symptoms of a behavioral health disorders, mental illness and other complications from mental illness.
•Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders in accordance with the state’s Nurse Practice Act.
•Collaborate with counselors, social workers, or other treatment team members to coordinate client care.
•Responsible for timely and accurate completion of medical records, including assessment, treatment plan, progress notes, outcome measures, and billing entries.
•Counsel clients during appointments, as necessary.
•Design/participate in the development of individualized treatment plans, incorporating best and leading practices into treatment interventions.
•Examine or order laboratory or diagnostic tests for clients to provide information on general physical condition and mental disorders.
•Collaborate with guardians, relatives, and significant others on client’s conditions and treatment when clinically appropriate.
•Prepare and submit assessments, progress notes, reports, and summaries to entities/agencies (funders, insurance companies, etc.) as required.
•Return calls and emails promptly (within 24 hours of receipt or sooner if clinically necessary)
•Respond to client emergencies and be accessible to Optimum Therapy and Consults team 24/7 crisis clinicians line if applicable.
•Responsible for making independent decisions based on protocols developed utilizing national guidelines for treatment interventions.
•Responsible for maintaining customer relations with all agency staff and clients.
•Records all services performed for accurate billing for services provided in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, as well as payor rules and regulations. Submits billing documents in a timely fashion. • Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Provides teaching and education to clinical staff, if requested.
•Follow all procedures and protocols as per Optimum Therapy and Consult's policy, federal and state regulations, standard practice, and in accordance with the nursing protocols.
•Actively participate in all agency and department education, training, and in-services to confirm understanding of new information or changes to established clinical policies and procedures.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to:
Email- optimumtherapyandconsults@outlook.com
U.S Mail-
Post Office location:3375 ELLICOTT CENTER DR, PO Box:2221
ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043
