Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient-Underserved Population

This is an ideal position for someone that is looking for a lot of flexibility regarding hours and to work with a underprivileged population. The ARNP is a professional level position intended to provide psychiatric services in our agency through the prescribing and monitoring of medications, evaluation of psychiatric status, and consultation to non-medical staff.

Although knowledge of psychosocial issues in the treatment of all patients is desirable, the emphasis in this position is in the biomedical and medicolegal areas. This position requires a substantial level of independence and clinical leadership. The NP will do initial psychiatric evaluations as well as follow up on cases that have been seen by a staff physician.

Independently evaluate patients for the purpose of determining a differential, psychiatric diagnosis and biopsychosocial case formulation. Assess patients for psychiatric|psychotropic medication necessity. Prescribe the psychiatric or psychotropic medications, which are within his|her licensing purview. Coordinate with program manager in assigned programs to facilitate integration of medical issues with overall treatment planning. Screen patients for concurrent non-psychiatric medical conditions and refer for appropriate care.

Position offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees including Medical & Dental Insurance: Premium 100% paid for employee coverage and child until the child’s 26th birthday, 401K, 3 weeks of Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Life Insurance.