New Life Addiction Counseling & Mental Health Services of Pasadena, MD provides outpatient treatment and addiction treatment services (including detox, if needed) for those struggling with substance abuse and drug and alcohol addiction, as well as for those with mental health issues. With an emphasis on total abstinence from alcohol and drugs, our treatment services are designed to motivate clients to develop strategies through education, self-awareness, therapy and counseling, and participation in specialized groups
If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you’ve come to the right place. Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.
Job Description
New Life is searching for a dynamic Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Evaluate scheduled patients consistent with prevailing practices standards. This includes collection of psychiatric history, relevant medical history, social and family history, mental status exam, diagnosis and devising a treatment recommendation
Establish rapport with patient to assist them in understanding and accepting treatment recommendations within a shared decision-making model
To prescribe and implement treatment consistent with diagnosis and relevant standards, including the prescription of medications consistent with the Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice
Complete records accurately and in a timely fashion. Generally, this means the same day of the service provided, but no later than three days after seen
Code services consistent with ethical and legal billing standards while supporting billing adequate to support the position financially
Cooperate with other medical services around vacation coverage, both direct and medication refills as necessary
Collaborate with internal and external clinicians, administrative staff and management staff to provide the best care to all clients/patients of New Life
Responsible for the recommendation for and/or completion of a Psych evaluation and the management of all clients in need of such services.
Order tests necessary to monitor certain bodily function levels.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
This is a part-time position, 20 hours per week (flexible)
Qualifications
Possess and maintains a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner license
Ability to engage patients in the therapy, or a willingness to learn
Ability to use electronic medical records and willingness to learn and use the New Life’s EMR(s)
Ability to work with patients diagnosed with Substance Use Disorder
Additional Information
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
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