Psych Nurse Practitioner

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Nurse Practitioner provides direct patient care commensurate pertaining to his/her training and experience, and in collaboration with CCI physicians. The care provided is appropriate for an out-patient, primary care community health center with a multicultural, multilingual patient population. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) will provide trauma-informed, holistic mental health care to refugees, asylees, and individuals seeking substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in psychiatric evaluation, psychopharmacology, and integrated behavioral health, with a commitment to improving access and reducing stigma for marginalized communities.

As a member of the health center’s integrated care team the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will fulfill the following KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES towards the provision of patient-centered, coordinated patient care:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental status examinations.
• Diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders, including mood, anxiety, trauma-related, and substance use disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating evidence-based psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and community support services.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, including MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) for opioid and alcohol use disorders when appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment for suicidality, self-harm, and psychiatric emergencies
• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients within the parameters of his/her licensure.
• Provides telephone, electronic, and/or in-person consultations with providers about specific patient issues.  These issues can include diagnostic clarification, next steps, treatment recommendations, assistance with challenging patients, etc. 
• Provides direct consultations for complex patients or patients who are not improving and makes recommendations to the patient’s medical provider. 
• Provide treatment to minors with or without accompanying parents.
• Provides time-limited ongoing care for clients who are high-risk or complex.
• Completes timely documentation and billing.
• Complies with meaningful use and PCMH activities
• Consults on behavioral health systems and processes.
• Works collaboratively with all providers to ensure coordinated patient-centered activities.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and other committees and workgroups as needed.
• Leads by example to provide Center-wide high-quality care that is patient-centered, integrated, and meets CCI’s established standards.
• Adhere to evidence-based guidelines and standards approved by CCI’s Board and Performance Improvement Committee.
• Attend and participate in meetings and/or committees as necessary and/or required by CCI.
• Participates in CCI programs and partnerships as appropriate. 
• Working on-site is an essential duty for the job. 
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Medical Director of Behavioral Health.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of state regulations governing advanced practice nursing.
• Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients, and the public. 
• Computer skills required.  Knowledge/experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) is a plus.
• The ability to speak and write English fluently.  Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nurse Practitioner certification from an accredited program.
• Specialty Certification in Psychiatry required.
• Active license issued by the State of Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Active Maryland CDS license. DEA licensure. Current BLS certification.
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and community.
• Flexibility to work at different CCI locations.

Why work at CCI? 

• Extensive benefits plan
•  Generous PTO Plan
• 403B Retirement Plan Employer match up to 4%
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Continuing education assistance; can be used toward obtaining certifications, renewal of certifications, or possible conference attendance. 
• Our providers are insured for malpractice under FTCA.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

CCI Health Services does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. All personnel decisions are to be administered in accordance with this policy and in compliance with applicable federal and state law, including, but not limited to, decisions regarding recruitment, selection, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, lay-offs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs.

The CEO & President of CCI and all managerial personnel are committed to this policy and its enforcement. Employees are directed to bring any violation of this policy to the immediate attention of their supervisor, Human Resources, or the CEO & President. Any employee who violates this policy or knowingly retaliates against an employee reporting or complaining of a violation of this policy, shall be subject to immediate corrective action, up to and including termination of employment. Complaints brought under this policy will be promptly investigated and handled with due regard for the privacy and respect of all involved.