Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Outpatient | Washington, DC

Job description

Location: Washington, DC

Washington, DC is the nation's capital and offers a unique blend of history, culture, dining, entertainment, and professional opportunity. Residents enjoy access to world-class museums, performing arts, major sports franchises, and an extensive public transportation system serving the greater metropolitan area.

Healthcare Organization
Established Community Mental Health Center providing outpatient behavioral health services to individuals throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Opportunity
Seeking a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join an established outpatient behavioral health program. The provider will deliver comprehensive psychiatric care, medication management, injectable therapies, and ongoing treatment planning in a collaborative community mental health setting serving patients across the lifespan.

Job Description

• Outpatient only
• Flexible schedule, 4 or 5 days per week
• Clinic hours are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Thursdays currently covered, but scheduling flexibility is available
• Provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management services
• Initial evaluations scheduled for 60 minutes
• Follow-up visits scheduled for 20-30 minutes
• Flexibility in visit lengths for pediatric and adolescent patients as needed
• Treat patients across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Administer and manage psychiatric injectable medications
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with therapists, counselors, social workers, and case managers
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Credible EMR
• No inpatient responsibilities
• No hospital call

Requirements

• Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• Active Washington, DC license
• DEA registration
• Comfortable providing injectable medications
• Experience treating patients across the lifespan preferred
• Outpatient psychiatry or community mental health experience preferred

Compensation

• $110 per hour
• Flexible schedule with 4- or 5-day work week options