Job Description

Healing Hope Community, Inc. (HHCI) is one of Maryland's newest non-profit mental health organizations. HHCI prides itself in being a clinician-led organization committed to strengthening and enhancing the lives of individuals experiencing mental health challenges in the community. We aspire to be a leading non-profit mental health organization that prioritizes the needs of our clients and personnel, which ultimately places everyone in a position to be successful and thrive in their environments.

HHCI is in search of a PMHNP for its Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. This position is field-based, and will require the PMHNP to report to the office (located in Baltimore, MD) as needed.

Position Summary

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The PMHNP operates as the primary prescriber for an assigned caseload of clients within HHCI's treatment and recovery services division. The PMHNP is responsible for utilizing evidence-based practices to assist their clients with meeting their treatment and recovery goals, and operating within the scope of their profession.

Responsibilities

Conduct visits in the community Conduct psychiatric diagnostic evaluations of all newly admitted clients within 30 days of admission to the program, or earlier if needed Conduct psychiatric diagnostic evaluations of all existing clients annually, or earlier if needed Engage clients in recurring medication management sessions every four weeks, or more frequently if needed Complete forms/documents required to support clients' financial insecurities, including the medical 500 form and documents needed to supplement a SSI/SSDI application within 24 hours of the request Provide psycho-education to clients Electronically prescribe medications, including new medications and refills, via the electronic health record Ensure that prescriptions are sent to the clients' pharmacies no later than the end of the day of the encounter with the client Discuss medication changes, concerns, side effects, and a plan to address concerns/side effects with assigned clients Document medication changes, concerns, side effects, and plans to address concerns/side effects in the progress note that corresponds with the date of the encounter with the client Complete documentation via the electronic health record, including progress notes, psychiatric evaluations, and assessments, within the deadlines established by the program Review and sign treatment plans completed by the primary psychotherapist of mutually shared clients Attend and participate in clinical treatment team meetings, including offering professional recommendations and training the team Collaborate with consented external providers and internal clinic personnel, and consented individuals from the clients' support networks regarding the treatment goals of mutually shared clients Collaborate with the ACT registered nurse and ACT clinical director regarding the plan for long-acting injectable medications for clients who are prescribed them Provide coverage for the administration of LAIs in the absence of the ACT RN Participate in at least one internal committee within the organization as determined by the CEO Provide coverage in the absence of other prescribers within the organization whenever needed Rotate on-call prescriber responsibilities, and resolve urgent on-call matters via phone Complete required trainings within established timeframes Comply with all relevant standards and regulations of HHCI, the state of Maryland's Behavioral Health Administration, The Joint Commission, HIPAA, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center Perform other duties as requested by supervisors

Required Qualifications:

- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

- Licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatric Mental Health (CRNP-PMH) with the state of Maryland's Board of Nursing

- Certified with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

- Maryland CDS registration

- DEA certificate

- Registered as a Maryland Medicaid provider - at minimum as an ORP provider

- Electronic prescribing capabilities

- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Access), electronic health records, and the use of computers/laptops

Preferred Qualifications

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- Strong preference for experience working within an inpatient psychiatric setting

- Strong preference for experience with individuals who are diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness, and/or dually diagnosed with mental health and substance use conditions

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $60.00 - $82.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off Retirement plan
Application Question(s):

Are you willing to conduct home visits? If not, this opportunity is not a good fit for you. Are you willing to report to the office in Baltimore, MD as needed? If not, this opportunity is not a good fit for you. This position asks for up to 24.5 hours of availability per week. Are you able to offer that? If not, this opportunity is not a good fit for you. This is NOT a fee-for-service position. Does this condition meet your expectations? If not, this opportunity is not a good fit for you. Is the posted salary sufficient for you? If not, this opportunity is not a good fit for you. Are you registered with Maryland Medicaid as a provider? At minimum, all prescribing providers must be registered as an ORP provider. The completion of the application will be required before an interview can be scheduled.
Education:

Master's (Required)
Experience:

post-CRNP-PMH mental health: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:

CRNP-PMH license (Required) DEA registration (Required) CDS registration (Required) American Nurses Credentialing Center (Required)
Ability to Commute:

Baltimore, MD 21201 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baltimore, MD 21201