Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team in the Philadelphia, PA.

Shift: Four 8 hour shifts per week (32 hours per week)

Program Hours: 10:30am-7:00pm Sun-Sat

Salary starting at $145,000

About our team:

The Mental Health Walk-In Clinic is Philadelphia’s first and only behavioral health urgent care for adults (18+) needing same-day mental health care that is not an emergency.

We serve individuals experiencing emotional distress, mental health concerns, and/or substance use concerns. Individuals will participate in triage, resolution-focused services, and aftercare planning to prepare for long-term recovery and connection to ongoing care. We serve individuals regardless of income or insurance status. Our services do not replace the need for ongoing mental health care; rather, we aim to reduce avoidable visits to crisis centers and emergency rooms by helping people get the care they need when they need it.

• Learn more about the Mental Health Walk-In Clinic here: https://www.merakey.org/programs/mental-health-walk-in-clinic

Position Details

The PMHNP provides comprehensive psychiatric and behavioral health urgent care services to individuals. Working under the supervision of the psychiatrist, the PMHNP will conduct evaluations, provide clinical interventions, and work within the multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, quality care.  Duties include:

• Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis:
  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments to determine the patient's immediate needs.
  • Formulate accurate diagnoses based on the assessment findings and in collaboration with the supervising psychiatrist.
• Medication Management and Prescription:
  • Collaborate with the psychiatrist to develop and implement medication treatment in BHUCC setting.
  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications as needed in BHUCC setting.
  • Monitor medication effectiveness and side effects, making adjustments as necessary.
• Urgent Care Intervention and Stabilization:
  • Provide behavioral health urgent intervention services, offering immediate support and compassionate care to patients in distress.
  • Collaborate with the clinical team to create behavioral health urgent care stabilization plans for individuals experiencing urgent needs.
• Care Coordination:
  • Coordinate care and treatment modalities with team and external providers.
• Supervision of Nursing staff:
  • Provide leadership and supervision to nursing staff, ensuring efficient clinical operations and adherence to protocols.
  • Oversee work, offer guidance, and promote a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Patient Education and Support:
  • Educate patients and their families about behavioral health conditions, treatment options, and recovery strategies.
  • Offer empathetic support to patients throughout their treatment journey.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping:
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, treatment plans, and progress notes using the BHUCC's electronic health records system.
  • Ensure compliance with documentation standards and legal regulations.
• Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement:
  • Participate in quality assurance activities, including peer reviews and clinical audits.
  • Stay current with the latest evidence-based practices in behavioral health.
  • Adhere to the Merakey policies and procedures, comply with code of conduct, and participate in regular supervision and development. 

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

• Certified Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP with prescriptive authority.   

• Experience with integrated health preferred.  

• Experience in crisis intervention, urgent care, or emergency psychiatric settings is preferred. 

• Licensed in State of Pennsylvania.  

• Valid Child Abuse, State Criminal and FBI Fingerprint clearances.   

• Master’s degree in nursing with a focus on psychiatric-mental health. 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with patients and colleagues. 

• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and healthcare technology. 

• Leadership skills to supervise and support LPN(s).