PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER

NOW HIRING: Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerOrganization: LMCMSJob Type: Full-TimeFLSA Status: ExemptPosition PurposeThe Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary treatment team committed to the medical, physical, and psychosocial well-being of individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges, including:Severe and persistent mental illnessSubstance use disordersCo-occurring medical conditionsDaily living, employment, and housing challengesThe Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner conducts comprehensive psychiatric assessments, evaluations, and diagnoses to develop recovery-oriented treatment plans centered on each client's strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences. This role includes crisis response, care coordination, medication management, team guidance, and accurate documentation within the electronic health record (EHR).Major ResponsibilitiesClinical & Direct Care DutiesProvide clinical leadership in developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising recovery plans.Conduct psychiatric evaluations and follow-up appointments.Diagnose psychiatric disorders consistent with DSM criteria.Prescribe and manage psychotropic and related medications.Conduct medication reviews as clinically indicated.Provide face-to-face assessments, therapy, and home visits.Monitor medical conditions and non-psychiatric medications.Coordinate care with hospitals during admissions.Provide crisis intervention and emergency response.Utilize Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for substance use disorders.Participate in involuntary psychotropic medication hearings as requested.Ensure complete and accurate documentation in the EHR.Leadership & CollaborationInspire and guide staff in trauma-informed, recovery-focused care.Collaborate with the Team Leader to provide clinical supervision.Participate in recovery planning and daily staff meetings.Provide consultation and education to non-medical team members.Facilitate collaboration with primary care and medical specialists.Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards.Compliance & Professional StandardsEnsure compliance with HIPAA, Federal and State laws, and company policies.Adhere to OSHA, Fire Safety, and Personnel policies.Observe DHSS, CARF, and DSAMH regulations.Attend required trainings and meetings.Accurately document time worked.Maintain professionalism and sound clinical judgment at all times.QualificationsEducation & LicensureGraduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.Master's or Doctoral degree in Advanced Practice Nursing.Current RN and APN license in the State of Pennsylvania.Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry/Mental Health.Licensed and Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in PA.ExperienceExperience as RN or Nurse Practitioner required.Preferred minimum of five (5) years' experience as Nurse Practitioner.Experience in community behavioral health preferred.Strong knowledge of psychiatric principles and best practices.Core CompetenciesAdvanced assessment and evidence-based intervention skillsCritical thinking and strong clinical judgmentLeadership and team motivation abilitiesExcellent communication and collaboration skillsOrganizational and problem-solving skillsAbility to work effectively with diverse populationsCommitment to trauma-informed and recovery-oriented careAbout Company:Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.