Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Diakon Behavioral Health Services#offers a range of counseling and behavioral services to children, teens, families and adult individuals. Services are provided through counseling centers in Mechanicsburg, Lewisburg, Montoursville, Williamsport, within several public-school buildings, Kennett Square, and Chester County. Specialized programs include family-based mental health services, provided in the community and in-home, addiction counseling, trauma-focused therapy and SPIN, a service designed to assist children and youths who have problematic sexual behaviors.

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General Responsibilities:

Responsible for directing and administering psychiatric services and treatment planning. Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to assess patients# mental health status and determine appropriate diagnoses and in keeping with professional standards of practice as well as DPW, DOH and other third-party requirements. Develop individualized treatment plan for each client per agency procedures, state regulations and third-party standards. Prescribe and monitor medications, adjusting dosages as needed to optimize patient outcomes.

Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as therapists, counselors, and social workers, to provide comprehensive care. Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient evaluations, treatment plans, and progress. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals. # Education/Training:
Obtained a master#s or postmaster#s nurse practitioner program or other PA board-approved program that awarded an advanced degree. Holds a PA license as a Certified Nurse practitioner (CRNP).# Holds a mental health certification or obtains a mental health certification within 2 years of being hired. #

Experience:

A minimum of two (2) years# experience preferred. # ADA:
Ability to bend, stoop, stand, reach and lift items weighing up to 25 lbs.; valid driver#s license. # Compensation and Benefits:
Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Day 1 Benefits#include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. Tuition Assistance # up to $15,000 annually Paid Time Off 401(k) plan with employer match Voluntary short-term disability Long-term disability Life insurance Referral bonuses of up to $3,000. Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training.

We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.

# Diakon is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled

Diakon Behavioral Health Services offers a range of counseling and behavioral services to children, teens, families and adult individuals. Services are provided through counseling centers in Mechanicsburg, Lewisburg, Montoursville, Williamsport, within several public-school buildings, Kennett Square, and Chester County. Specialized programs include family-based mental health services, provided in the community and in-home, addiction counseling, trauma-focused therapy and SPIN, a service designed to assist children and youths who have problematic sexual behaviors.

General Responsibilities:

* Responsible for directing and administering psychiatric services and treatment planning.

* Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to assess patients' mental health status and determine appropriate diagnoses and in keeping with professional standards of practice as well as DPW, DOH and other third-party requirements.

* Develop individualized treatment plan for each client per agency procedures, state regulations and third-party standards.

* Prescribe and monitor medications, adjusting dosages as needed to optimize patient outcomes.

* Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as therapists, counselors, and social workers, to provide comprehensive care.

* Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient evaluations, treatment plans, and progress.

* Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.

Education/Training:
Obtained a master's or postmaster's nurse practitioner program or other PA board-approved program that awarded an advanced degree. Holds a PA license as a Certified Nurse practitioner (CRNP). Holds a mental health certification or obtains a mental health certification within 2 years of being hired.

Experience:

A minimum of two (2) years' experience preferred.

ADA:
Ability to bend, stoop, stand, reach and lift items weighing up to 25 lbs.; valid driver's license.

Compensation and Benefits:

Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

* Day 1 Benefits include medical,…