PMHNP - Onsite P/T Weekends

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Weekends

MindCare Solutions is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our dynamic team on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will excel in acute and chronic child/adolescent psychiatric care, delivering high quality mental health services to patients in various settings. This role involves conducting Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) and Inpatient (IP) consults and collaborating with members of the care team.

Compensation: up to $90/hr (based on experience). 1099 or P/T W2

Location: onsite - Johnstown, PA

Hours: PRN or Part-Time - Saturday and Sunday, 8-hour shifts

New PMHNP graduates are welcome!

Duties/Responsibilities:

Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, and treatment plans or patients. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will develop individualized treatment plans, including medication management and therapy options  Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure top tier Psychiatric care for residents, including the Collaborating Psychiatrist, Mental Health Professionals, and HUB Coordinators.  The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will prescribe and administer psychiatric medications as necessary  Conduct daily rounds in one designated hospital, ensuring continuity of care and effective communication with the healthcare team. Respond promptly to consult requests from the Emergency Department and Inpatient units, offering expert psychiatric assessments and recommendations Monitor and adjust medication regimens to optimize effectiveness and minimize side effects  Implement therapeutic techniques to address a wide range of psychiatric conditions  The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Offers education and support to residents and their families regarding mental health conditions and treatment options  Promote mental health awareness and wellness among residents  Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records in compliance with regulatory standards  Ensure timely and thorough documentation of all assessments and interventions  The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance mental health care services within the facility  Collaborate with the healthcare team to identify areas for improvement and implement changes Participate in one weekend shift per month and additional on-call shifts as needed, providing emergency psychiatric care and consultation Qualifications:

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health Current and unrestricted PMHNP license in the state of PA Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) Minimum of 2 years clinical experience as a PMHNP, preferably in a hospital or acute care setting Strong knowledge of psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment  Active and unrestricted DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) (We will help obtain) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team  Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners will maintain clinical competency & collaboration with Psychiatrist (we will provide)  Active and unrestricted driver’s license