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Open Arms & Hearts Health Services

Psychiatric Mental Health / Addictions Nurse Practitioner

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What they do

A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner provides mental health and nursing care to patients with psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. Diagnoses mental illness, develops treatment plans and prescribes medications. Teaches patient's family about the patient's condition. Works at hospitals with dedicated mental health unit, fully dedicated psychiatric hospital or in independent practice working from nursing homes and physicians' offices.

$135,948 / year median in Maryland

+17% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary As a Psychiatric NP - Mental Health/Addiction, you will be responsible for communicating with outside sources, patients, parents, doctors and staff regarding patients. Psychiatric NP - Mental Health/Addiction plays an essential role in providing excellent customer service; they create the first impression of the company and they reflect the attitude of the company. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner. Responsibilities
  • Prescribes, directs, or administers psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder;
  • Orders, analyzes and evaluates patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder;
  • Promotes positive treatment outcomes and client safety by providing tele-health and/or in- person services as directed by clinic leadership
  • Performs psychiatric assessments and evaluations;
  • Designs, executes or approves individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments;
  • Prescribes and monitor medications and other treatments
  • Document and maintain updated medical records including diagnosis, treatment plans, progress notes, medications prescribed, and other relevant patient information.
Qualifications:
  • Masters or Post-Masters degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Current and valid licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner license in Maryland.
  • DEA schedule 2, 2N-5 license in the state of Maryland
  • At least 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
  • Previous experience providing psychotherapy to adults preferred
  • Familiar with crisis assessment tools and techniques
  • Proficient in Google Workspace, Zoom, Microsoft Office, EMR's and e
Prescribing Pay:
From $85.00 per hour
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Pocomoke City, MD 21851