Well Established Mental Health and Psychiatric Group needs Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Shippensburg, PA. Work M-F. No Weekends or Call! Make $105K-$120K+ Plus a sign-on bonus and possible loan repayment! Psychiatric experience A MUST! Providers work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the combination of therapy techniques and medication are used for the best patient outcomes.
Position Title: Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Job Duties & Responsibilities: Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
- Performs medical/ psychiatric assessments.
- Performs medical evaluations of new clients upon admission and performs psychiatric evaluations as needed.
- Provides weekly consultations with clients.
- Provides minimum call coverage.
- Responsible for Medication Management.
- Responsible for providing medications according to approved formulary.
- Provides on-going client education.
- Provides on-going and quarterly staff training.
Education & Experience: Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
- Master of Science in Nursing degree or Physician Assistant degree
- Current valid state medical license
- Board Certified Mental Health NP or PA
- DEA/DPS license
- 1+ years’ experience in Psychiatric Mental Health care.
- Ability to demonstrate understanding of a variety of models and theories of addiction, mental illness, and related issues.
- Knowledge of philosophies, practices, policies and outcomes of models of treatment recovery, relapse prevention, and continuing care for dually diagnosed populations.
- Understanding of diagnostic criteria for dual conditions and ability to conceptualize modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
- Ability to work with others and demonstrate leadership qualities
Benefits: Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
- This out-patient opportunity offers full health benefits, life, disability, very generous PTO, retirement, possible loan repayment and more!
About Shippensburg, PA
Beautiful Shippensburg is approximately midpoint on US Route 30 between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia with the local geography reflecting both flatter areas like Philadelphia and mountainous areas like Pittsburgh. It is also less than 100 miles from Washington, DC!