Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Washington, United States - PRESTIGE HEALTHCARE RESOURCES INC

Description

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) in Washington DC

Are you a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) looking to make a significant impact on mental health care? Join our team at our Washington DC location and help individuals on their path to well-being. We offer competitive salaries, a supportive work environment, and a chance to be part of a compassionate team. Plus, you'll enjoy benefits such as a competitive salary, tuition reimbursement program to support your professional growth and work-life balance.

Why Choose Us?

Our mental health agency is committed to delivering the best care possible to our consumers. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner on our team, you'll enjoy competitive compensation, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. Your expertise will directly impact the lives of individuals seeking mental health support.

If you're a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a passion for mental health care, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.

Highlights:

Competitive Salary

Collaborative Team

Professional Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Work life balance

Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations

Provide medication management and adjustment

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team

Ensure the highest quality of care for consumers

Prescribe medications and treatments with attention to existing medical diagnoses and concomitant therapies.

Meet with patients in a timely manner in order to monitor progress and recommend necessary changes to their medication regimen and treatment interventions.

Document all evaluations of and interactions with patients including the administration of medications and treatments within 24 hours.

Use our web-based tracking system to document recommendations for treatment and /or referrals to provide the capability to easily share patient progress with PCPs and other treating providers.

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that provides primary care to employees and consumer

-Perform consumer's histories and physicals, risk factor assessment, ordering of therapeutic and diagnostic tests; and attend to consultations and appointments

Requirements:

Active NP licensure in Washington DC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification in good standing and current state nursing license

Active DEA Certificate/License

Knowledge of medical diagnoses, appropriate treatments and medical terminology, approved detoxification regimens, addiction medicine and substance abuse disorders, cooccurring disorders, DSM Criteria and terminology

Experience working with underserved, transient populations and clinical co‐morbidities such as co-existing mental health, substance abuse and physical health conditions

Ability to quickly synthesize medical and psychiatric data and formulate effective and evidence-based clinical recommendations

-Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook