Certified Nurse Practitioner (Independent Contractor)

Job Summary: The incumbent in this role will provide psychiatric consultations for the Agency’s outpatient clients. S/he will complete documentation in accordance with agency requirements. This is an in-office role.

WHO You’ll Be Working With:

Pinebrook Family Answers is a nonprofit leader in providing community-based services throughout Northeast PA. Pinebrook has three locations in the Lehigh Valley and over 20 different programs serving young children through older adults. Pinebrook has been named one of the Lehigh Valley’s Best Places to work and is one of the only certified Trauma Informed Social Service Agencies in the area. At Pinebrook Family Answers, you will find meaningful work and a deep commitment to the well-being of our clients, staff, and communities.

WHAT You'll do in your role as an Independent Contractor providing Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner services:

• In collaboration with the prescribing physicians, conducts psychiatric evaluations (60 minutes duration) for clients of the Agency’s outpatient clinic to determine a diagnosis and course of treatment. S/he will also provide medication management assessments (20 minute duration) as needed.
• Reviews and signs client treatment plans for the Agency’s outpatient clients. Provides feedback on treatment plan recommendations to the Psychotherapist as needed.
• Utilizes the Agency’s Electronic Health Record system, Welligent, to complete documentation including, but not limited to, treatment planning, recommendations and care provided.
• Uses an effective style of communication regarding diagnosis, treatment recommendations, progress of clients, etc. with the client’s treatment team members and the patient/family.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional development by participating in applicable professional organizations and meeting continuing education requirements to maintain credentials.
• With assistance from the treatment team, manages psychiatric emergencies and resolve any issues related to client medication including prior authorization requests.
• Respects the confidentiality of clients and follow all HIPAA guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS: Please note these are the minimum required qualifications for this role.

• The position requires a Master’s degree from a board-approved nursing program.
• Must be licensed as a Certified Psychiatric Nurse by the State Board of Nursing AND hold a current Specialty Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health.
• Must have at least one year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a psychiatric setting, providing care for children, adolescents, and adults with familiarity following Medicaid and Medicare regulations.
• Must provide evidence of collaborative agreements with one prescribing physicians, including prescriptive authority, or be willing to enter into such agreements with the agency’s physicians, and update the agency upon termination of any of these agreements.

Thank you for your interest in this position and we hope to hear from you!

*Pinebrook Family Answers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud supporter of the LGBTQIA community. The agency has a strong Non-Discrimination policy which can be found on our website.

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $90 to 120 per hour

Medical Specialty:

• Psychiatry

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Psychiatric mental health specialty: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• licensed as a CNP with Psychiatric Mental Health Specialty (Required)
• certification as a C.R.N.P. in Pennsylvania (Required)

Work Location: In person

Pay: $90.00 - $120.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a master’s degree from a board-approved nursing program?
• Are you a licensed Certified Psychiatric Nurse by the State Board of Nursing AND hold a current Specialty Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health?
• Do you have at least one year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a psychiatric setting?
• Will you be willing and able to provide evidence of collaborative agreements with one prescribing physician, including prescriptive authority, or be willing to enter into such agreements with the agency’s physicians, and update the agency upon termination of any of these agreements?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90 - $120