The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides direct psychiatric and consultative services for participants of Harbor Health Services Inc. Elder Service Plan (ESP).The Harbor Health Elder Service Plan, a PACE (Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program, offers a personalized healthcare program provided by our own geriatric professionals and guided by a care plan developed and customized for our elder client’s individual’s needs. 

Our comprehensive Benefits package includes Continuing Medical Education Stipend of up to $2500 and 5 days of leave per year, reimbursement for initial and renewal cost of licenses, generous PTO with additional 11 Paid Holidays annually plus much more!

Job Duties: 

• Evaluates, diagnoses and treats psychiatric conditions.
• Consults with ESP interdisciplinary teams (IDT) on psychiatric diagnostic and treatment issues, including psychotropic medication use and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Serves as liaison to the inpatient team during psychiatric hospitalizations, obtaining updates and providing clinical recommendations for authorizing services.
• Provides Psychotherapeutic counseling for participants if indicated.
• Conducts Psychotherapy groups in collaboration with ESP Social Workers.
• Works relatively independently with medically, psychiatrically, and socially complex older adults across multiple settings.
• Works collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team setting.
• Provides care at program site, contracted facilities and client's home as needed; must be able to travel between sites in a timely manner.

Required/Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: 

• Master of Science in Nursing required, Certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner required.
• Current MA RN/NP license, current DEA and MCSR license, current BLS (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers)
• Two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred, but can substitute experience as RN, preferably with geriatric and/or psychiatric populations.
• Two years of experience prescribing psychotropic medication to adult psychiatric patients preferred.
• Ability to work independently across multiple settings and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team setting.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.