Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

About BSIM: Breaking Silos in Medicine (BSIM) is a pioneering multispecialty practice dedicated to serving primarily the medically underserved population. As health equity champions, we are committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services with a focus on addressing the unique needs of our community.

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team at BSIM. The ideal candidate will be passionate about serving the urban/underserved population, possess cultural sensitivity, and have experience in Community Health.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a current, permanent, full, and unrestricted District of Columbia license
• Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• A minimum of two years of pediatric practice experience
• Experience in serving the urban/underserved population and cultural sensitivity
• Ability to assess the current medical, psychiatric, psychological, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral status and patterns of the patient
• Knowledge of community resources to provide continuity of patient care
• Familiarity with Medicaid documentation requirements for federal reimbursement

Responsibilities:

• Obtain a comprehensive mental health and developmental history from the patient or family member and document findings in the patient record
• Assess mental health and developmental history to develop a treatment plan tailored to the unique needs of our patient population
• Perform or request special mental health screenings, developmental screenings, order diagnostic and laboratory tests, and interpret results
• Differentiate between normal and abnormal findings to identify early stages of serious physical, emotional, or mental health problems
• Make independent decisions regarding mental health care needs and treatment plans
• Identify psychiatric diagnoses, prescribe psychotropic medications when appropriate, and recommend or administer mental health therapy
• Provide direct mental health care to maintain life, provide comfort, reduce distress, and enhance coping ability
• Identify components of a therapeutic treatment regimen that may be delegated to the mental health therapy team
• Monitor adherence to mental health treatment plans to stabilize acute and chronic mental health conditions
• Adjust mental health treatment plans within established protocols and refer to a Psychiatrist or other treatment team member when necessary
• Collaborate with the mental health treatment team in managing complex mental health conditions
• Plan and coordinate treatment with other professionals and agencies involved in providing services to families
• Provide a full range of emergency services or crisis intervention, including mental health destabilization and lifesaving procedures, as needed
• Function as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, providing psychiatric services to patients in foster care
• Assist in performing medical screenings as needed

At BSIM, we value diversity, inclusion, and equitable healthcare access. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of underserved communities, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.