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About MindCare Solutions
MindCare Solutions is a premier provider of behavioral health services, supporting hospitals, emergency departments, inpatient behavioral health units, long-term care centers, correctional settings and various other clinical settings.
We partner with healthcare organizations to deliver top-tier, end-to-end behavioral health solutions, integrating evidence-based care pathways, advanced technology, and exceptional providers. Our organization is committed to enhancing mental health care accessibility and efficacy through innovative solutions and strong partnerships, ensuring that high-quality, patient-centered care is delivered to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Weekends
MindCare Solutions is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our dynamic team on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will excel in acute and chronic child/adolescent psychiatric care, delivering high quality mental health services to patients in various settings. This role involves conducting Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) and Inpatient (IP) consults and collaborating with members of the care team.
Compensation: up to $65 - $84 per hour (based on experience)
Location : Indiana, PA
Hours: Saturday and/or Sunday, 8-hour shifts
New PMHNP graduates are welcome!
Duties/Responsibilities:
Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, and treatment plans or patients.
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will develop individualized treatment plans, including medication management and therapy options
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure top tier Psychiatric care for residents, including the Collaborating Psychiatrist, Mental Health Professionals, and HUB Coordinators.
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will prescribe and administer psychiatric medications as necessary
Conduct daily rounds in one designated hospital, ensuring continuity of care and effective communication with the healthcare team.
Respond promptly to consult requests from the Emergency Department and Inpatient units, offering expert psychiatric assessments and recommendations
Monitor and adjust medication regimens to optimize effectiveness and minimize side effects
Implement therapeutic techniques to address a wide range of psychiatric conditions
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Offers education and support to residents and their families regarding mental health conditions and treatment options
Promote mental health awareness and wellness among residents
Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records in compliance with regulatory standards
Ensure timely and thorough documentation of all assessments and interventions
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance mental health care services within the facility
Collaborate with the healthcare team to identify areas for improvement and implement changes
Participate in one weekend shift per month and additional on-call shifts as needed, providing emergency psychiatric care and consultation
Qualifications: Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health
Current and unrestricted PMHNP license in the state of PA
Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
Minimum of 1 year clinical experience as a PMHNP, preferably in a hospital or acute care setting
Strong knowledge of psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment
Active and unrestricted DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) (We will help obtain)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners will maintain clinical competency & collaboration with Psychiatrist (we will provide)
Active and unrestricted driver's license
The pay range for this role is:
65 - 85 USD per hour (Indiana, PA)
Worksite address
indiana, PA, 15705, US
Who can apply
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