Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Fee for Services: $75 for New Evaluation; $60 for follow-up visits. K&I Healthcare Services supports the recovery of individuals with mental illness and substance abuse. We incorporate teaching to empower our clients to make the best decisions about their mental health and help them feel confident in their care. At K&I Healthcare Services our clients are more than just a number. We approach everyone with compassion and an open mind to encourage them to thrive in their healing process. We are K&I has an opening for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who wants to join our growing company and help our community. We are looking for PMH-NP who will provide exceptional care. Job Responsibilities:

• Follow the Policies and Procedures of K&I Healthcare Services
• Assess, examine, diagnose and treat patients with mental illness by conducting a comprehensive family assessment.
• Assesses the impact of acute and/or chronic illness, psychiatric disorders, and stressors on the family system.
• Responsible for identifying, selecting, and implementing clinical evidence-based best practices and programs
• Dose/administer/monitor ketamine treatment (training provided)
• Develops a plan of care
• Establishes and maintains appropriate standards for diagnosis and treatment, including therapeutic modalities and prescribing practices
• Ensuring medical aspects of quality management
• Conducts psychiatric assessment and diagnostic examinations
• Oversees linkage between primary care (physical) health system and between behavioral health care system, etc.
• Prescribes and provides medication management; Counsel on the benefits and the side effects of taking the recommended medications as well as the effects of not taking medication
• Other duties assigned based on job description

Qualifications and Skills:

• Provides excellent patient care in an individual and group setting.
• Collaborates with patients and has strong interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented and exceptionally organized.
• Healthy boundaries with staff and clients.
• Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy.
• Communicating effectively, speaking multiple languages is preferred.
• Learns about new patients quickly and has strong critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Ability to build rapport quickly
• Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s, postgraduate, or doctoral degree from a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (formerly NLNAC | National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission).
• Graduation from a state-certified advanced practice program specializing in a psychiatry/mental health
• Must be licensed by the state of Maryland as a Psychiatrist or Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner with active DEA
• Knowledge of DSM diagnoses a variety of therapeutic modalities and interventions, and mental health-related evidence-based practices
• Knowledge of resources targeted towards the health of adults, children, youth and families
• 2+ years’ experience as an RN; 3 years’ experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner

K&I Healthcare Services follows the salary guidelines in the State of Maryland. The position for PMH-NP will be a contract position at $75 per new/initial client assessment, $60 per client follow-up visits. Visit our website at www.kihealthcareservices.org to learn more about us. Job Type: Full-time Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Outpatient

License/Certification:

• DEA/CDS (Required)
• Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person