Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

District Healthcare Services LLC offers prevention, early identification, and community-based treatment services and support. Our goal is to ensure that quality behavioral health care is available and easily accessible to District residents when they need it and through all stages of life. We envision a world where all people can live with dignity and respect as valued members of their families and communities. Our mission is to promote the well-being of the individuals and families in Washington D.C. by providing accessible, quality human services in a holistic fashion focusing on the body, the mind, and the spirit.

We are currently seeking highly skilled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners to join our Behavioral Health team. We offer competitive salary with performance-based monthly bonuses in a collaborative work environment in Southeast DC.

About the Role:

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) will provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management services and consultation. DHCS PMNHP’s consult and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide culturally competent, evidence-based psychiatric care focused on the importance, purpose, and goals of Mental Health Rehabilitation Services (MHRS), a system of community-based care that provides individualized behavioral health services in Washington, DC. Patient care is provided in a hybrid environment currently three (3) days in the office and two (2) days remotely from your home office in the DC, Maryland, or Virginia area.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary of $120,000-$130,000
• Monthly point-based productivity bonus of up to $10,000
• Free dental, vision, short term disability, and life insurance
• 70% of medical insurance paid by District Healthcare Services

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current unrestricted license in the District of Columbia
• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Board certification (ANCC)
• Active Controlled Substance and DEA within 30 days
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Heart and compassion for people
• Experience working with underserved populations
• Proficiency using an electronic Medical Record (EMR) Credible or EPIC

Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments to diagnose mental health conditions
• Develop and implement treatment plans for patients, including medication management and therapy
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary
• Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions and treatment options

Skills:

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), you will utilize your strong clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based practice to provide high-quality care to our patients. You will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with patients and their families. You will also need to be able to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to manage patient care. Your ability to diagnose and treat common illnesses and injuries, prescribe medications, and order and interpret diagnostic tests will be critical to the success of this role.