Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Independent Contractor)

Human Services, Inc . is a recovery driven community mental health center that has been serving the Chester County community since 1972. Human Services, Inc. is committed to providing exceptional services in the areas of psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, on-going behavioral health treatment, and recovery of adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Human Services, Inc. remains committed to providing quality care that is most responsive to the needs of the individual in the most appropriate, less intrusive manner.

Status of Position: Part-time/Independent Contractor available to qualified applicants in the Psychiatric Services Department, Inc. located in Oxford PA. The PNP is responsible for:

Description of Duties:

• Update each client’s demographic, medication, diagnoses and any other pertinent information as needed.
• Update patient data in the EMR system
• Review each patient’s medication regimen and make appropriate changes within standard prescribing guidelines and applicable law.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and updates as scheduled,
• Monitor changes in BMI for all patients particularly those who are prescribed SGAs.
• Provide medication administration support to those clients in need of an injectable medication.
• Reviews lab reports and communicate abnormal results to the client’s treatment team.

The following clearances are required: FBI/Child Abuse History/PA Criminal History/PA Driver’s License. Clearances must be obtained by the contractor at their own expense

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's in Nursing from an accredited College.
• Previous experience working with people who experience serious mental illness required.
• Have a thorough knowledge of recovery and wellness philosophy.
• Have a working knowledge of issues faced by those who experience serious mental illness.
• Have strong managerial, organizational and time management skills.**
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish positive working relationships with staff, community partners and the individuals you work with.
• Relate positively with colleagues and representatives of other agencies.
• Have the ability to recognize and be sensitive to cultural and ethnic differences.
• Must be able to safely perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Permanent

Pay: $75.00 - $90.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• Clinic
• Hybrid work
• Outpatient
• Telehealth

Ability to Relocate:

• Oxford, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oxford, PA