Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Philly!

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: As one of the largest employers of mental health professionals in the nation, MHM Services is always looking for dedicated individuals who want a career that is both professionally rewarding and provides greater balance with less stress in their day to day life. Since 1981, our team of professionals has enjoyed the many unique benefits that result from our specialization in mental health. It's all we do. And every one of our employees at every level has one mission - to provide the best care possible without compromise. We now operate mental health programs in over 400 contract locations, including correctional facilities and nursing homes, throughout the mid-west, mid-atlantic and southern states. If you aspire to maximize your potential in an environment where your contributions are appreciated for the profound impact they have on your patient's lives, MHM Services may well offer the opportunity you seek. The Nurse Practitioner provides diagnostic, preventative and therapeutic mental health services to patients in a correctional setting, under the guidance of a psychiatrist. In addition, they will provide supervisory support to the nursing and allied support health staff. In this role the selected candidate will: • Be responsible for the assessment and management of people with mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring conditions; assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for those receiving mental health services; and function as a senior member of the multidisciplinary team. • Notify psychiatrist regarding unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct consultation. • Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care • Collaborate and conduct case conferences with other mental health professionals to identify patient care needs, implement approaches, evaluate the effectiveness of approaches. • Prescribe, direct and administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications in treating mental, emotional or behavioral disorders. • Provide crisis intervention and management related to supportive care services • Ensure compliance with all Federal and State laws, regulations and guidelines. • Coordinate and advise all applicable parties regarding patient discharge or transfer. • Monitor, assess and coach staff on clinical related procedures, recommending training or education as needed. • Promote preventative and health maintenance care, including positive health behaviors and self-care skills through education and counseling. • Ensure compliance with all facility and MHM protocol, procedures and guidelines. • Employee may be required to perform other related duties to meet needs of the patient, program, MHM or client. Please call Dawn Sechrest today @ 866-604-2800, or email Dawn at [Click here for email].
REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for employment candidate must have an active Pennsylvania license, master’s degree from an accredited college or university, specialized certification preferred, 2 years experience in providing psychiatric / mental health care to mentally ill individuals and prescriptive authority. An awareness that the road less traveled is often the most rewarding. A commitment to maximizing your skills and potential. The need for greater professional satisfaction and accomplishment. The desire to make a difference. These are the attributes of the MHM professional. If you think you fit the description, and you'd like to learn more about the rewards and challenges of working with a national leader, call Dawn Sechrest at 866-604-2800. PA-EEOC
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