Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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Guidelight HealthBehavioral Healthcare
100% remote, candidates must live in and be licensed in MA., ESTPart-TimeMiddle
Salary64.9 - 96.3 USD per hour
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Job Details
- Experience
- Minimum one year of experience prescribing medication.
- Required Skills
- PHP
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program.
- Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) or Physician Assistant.
- Current, unrestricted state licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Minimum one year of experience prescribing medication.
- Strong knowledge of mental health diagnoses, psychiatric medications, and treatment modalities.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
- Ability to work with diverse populations and demonstrate cultural competence.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-focused approach to care.
- Ability to manage complex cases and respond effectively to crisis situations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including intake assessments, for patients in the PHP/IOP programs.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on psychiatric assessment findings.
- Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, monitoring for effectiveness and side effects.
- Provide ongoing medication management and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Work closely with therapists, social workers, and other team members to coordinate care for patients.
- Provide crisis intervention and support when needed, particularly in a PHP/IOP setting.
- Participate in clinical team meetings, case reviews, and treatment planning discussions.
- Document all patient interactions and treatment in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
- Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and medication management.
- Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical standards for the delivery of psychiatric services.
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