181 Crawford Farm Rd, Newport, VT 05855, USA ● 2225 Portland St, St Johnsbury, VT 05819, USA Req #62
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) is a 501(c)(3) private not-for-profit organization operating with the purpose of promoting a high quality, comprehensive community mental health program in Vermont’s beautiful Northeast Kingdom. Our mission is to enrich communities and enhance the ability of individuals and families to improve their lives.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Northeast Kingdom Human Services is seeking a full-time Outpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team in Newport, Vermont, and play an integral role in helping to provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients in our local communities.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
- In collaboration with the Staff Psychiatrist, this position will perform psychiatric nursing assessments.
- Accurately diagnose acute and chronic psychiatric and mental health issues and develop treatment plans based on practice guidelines and evidence-based standards of care.
- Prescribe necessary medications based on clinical indicators including diagnosis, lab tests and patient status, ensuring patient safety through appropriate prescription management.
- Work in collaboration with other members of the treatment team and community agencies in order to coordinate and provide integrated treatment services to consumers.
- Assist patient and family in understanding diagnosis, treatment, medication and in securing appropriate treatment environment to ensure safety.
- Provide individual, couple or family psychotherapy.
- Assist with clinical supervision and professional development of staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in nursing.
- Must be board certified in psychiatric mental health.
- Vermont certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - preference for certification in both adult and child/adolescent areas.
- Must have or be willing to obtain a Suboxone waiver.
- Two or more years of experience in provision of public or private mental/behavioral health clinical services is preferred.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of medical records standards, regulations and diagnosis codes and must comply with all state, federal, division and agency requirements as related to medical records and documentation.
SALARY & BENEFITS
- Competitive Salary & sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.
- Monday - Friday work week.
- Health and dental insurance.
- 403b retirement plan with Agency contribution and match.
- Generous paid time off, including 5 weeks of vacation, 12 sick days and 12 paid holidays.
- Tuition & continuing education reimbursements and loan repayment program.
- Outstanding employee wellness program.
Northeast Kingdom Human Services is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.
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