Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Fee for Services: $75 for New Evaluation; $60 for follow-up visits.

K&I Healthcare Services supports the recovery of individuals with mental illness and substance abuse. We incorporate teaching to empower our clients to make the best decisions about their mental health and help them feel confident in their care. Our clients are more than just a number. We approach everyone with compassion and an open mind to encourage them to thrive in their healing process.

• Follow the Policies and Procedures of K&I Healthcare Services
• Assess, examine, diagnose and treat patients with mental illness by conducting a comprehensive family assessment
• Assess the impact of acute and/or chronic illness, psychiatric disorders and stressors on the family system
• Identify, select and implement clinical evidence-based best practices and programs
• Dose, administer and monitor ketamine treatment (training provided)
• Develop a plan of care
• Establish and maintain appropriate standards for diagnosis and treatment, including therapeutic modalities and prescribing practices
• Ensure medical aspects of quality management
• Conduct psychiatric assessment and diagnostic examinations
• Oversee the linkage between primary care (physical) health system and behavioral health care system
• Prescribe and provide medication management; counsel on the benefits and side effects of taking the recommended medications as well as the effects of not taking medication
• Other duties assigned based on job description

• Provide excellent patient care in an individual and group setting
• Collaborate with patients and have strong interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented and exceptionally organized
• Maintain healthy boundaries with staff and clients
• Communicate with compassion and empathy
• Communicate effectively; speaking multiple languages is preferred
• Learn about new patients quickly and have strong critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Build rapport quickly
• Manage time and prioritize tasks

• Master’s, postgraduate, or doctoral degree from a psychiatric‑mental health nurse practitioner program accredited by CCNE or ACEN
• Graduation from a state‑certified advanced practice program specializing in a psychiatry/mental health
• Licensed by the state of Maryland as a Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner with active DEA
• Knowledge of DSM diagnoses and a variety of therapeutic modalities and interventions
• Knowledge of resources targeted toward the health of adults, children, youth and families
• 2+ years’ experience as an RN; 3 years’ experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

• Psychiatry

• Monday to Friday

• In‑person
• Outpatient

• DEA/CDS (Required)
• Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Required)

• 50% (Preferred)

In person

Job Type: Full‑time

Visit our website ealthcareservices.org to learn more about us.