Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Gaudenzia, Inc.

We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters. Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others.

Gaudenzia's Mission: Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.

Qualifications

Education/Training:

• Valid PA licensure as a Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)- Board Certification Required
• Experience with electronic medical records required
• Individual Professional Liability insurance required
• PT contract position - Up to 10 hours per week (minimum of 2 days a week)
• Valid, unrestricted Federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number
• Valid Pennsylvania PROMISE number
• Minimum of two years’ experience; Work experience in a substance use disorder treatment setting preferred
• $60.00 - $100.00 per hour based upon experience
  
  

Your Responsibilities In This Role May Include

• Conduct psychological examinations
• Promotes the utilization of all types of medication assisted treatment (MAT), Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MAOD)/Medications for Alcohol Use Disorders (MAUD)
• Work a minimum of 2 days a week; in-person availability required
• Participate in weekly treatment team meetings
• Order and monitor medication and medical care for clients as needed and provide written authorization
• Adheres to the vision and mission of the company
• Provide detox/MAT support and education as needed
• Utilizes Gaudenzia's approved pharmacy
• In conjunction with the Clinical Supervisor, Nurse Manager, Program Director and Medical Director monitors all types of facility discharges to ensure appropriate care coordination is completed.
• In conjunction with the Program Director and Medical Director, ensures that a 24-hour emergency contact is available.
• Attends quarterly medical staff meeting.
• Assists with monitoring facility incident reports and staff training as requested.
• Maintains safe, secure and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures as per company policy and federal regulations.
• Ensures that significant adverse drug reactions are reported to the Federal Food and Drug Administration and to the manufacturer in a manner that does not violate the client's confidentiality
• Review and certify client admissions.
• Conduct physical examinations within timeframes specified by Company policies and procedures, and licensing and regulatory entities.
• Ensures all information obtained during the course of physical examinations, laboratory results and other diagnostic evaluations are duly recorded in all patient records
• Manage client medical care.
• Maintains confidentiality of all clients and interpret pre-existing medical examination reports to include but not limited to diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
• Complete and review client documentation contemporaneously in the Company's electronic health record (EHR) as required, including but not limited to physical examinations, medication orders, physicians' notes, nursing and biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans and discharge summaries within twenty-four (24) hours and no later than seventy-two (72) hours of service provision.
• Conduct Peer-to-Peer reviews as required with funding/referral sources.
• Meet with the Program Director and Quality Assurance Team and participate in quality and performance improvement initiatives and peer review activities, as needed.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, facility meetings, and conduct education for staff and clients on substance use and mental health symptoms, treatment, and medication.
• Provide crisis intervention in situations requiring immediate response.
• Adhere to all applicable Company policies and procedures as well as licensing/ accreditation standards.
• Maintain valid licenses and current insurance for the length of time this contract remains in place or longer if required by the malpractice insurance carrier to cover losses or potential losses that occur(ed) during the time of this contract.
• Deliver telemedicine services in compliance with all regulatory entities, as requested.
• Create a plan for medical/health services throughout the duration of client's treatment.
• Provide comprehensive case management services to ensure continuity of care.
• Foster efficient and effective utilization of existing medical resources to prevent fragmentation and duplication of services.
• Provide extensive and focused health/mental health education for clients, tailoring the information and approach to the needs of the population served.
• Provide individual/group counseling and education in areas of medical/clinical/health needs.
• Create and maintain thorough and comprehensive medical/health related files on clients served.
• Maintain working area within appropriate and relevant regulatory guidelines, including medication handling and storage.
• Provide on-call support for medical staff
• Other duties as required/assigned
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of state regulations for drug and alcohol programs as well as opioid treatment programs. Prior experience and familiarity treating opiate and alcohol addiction with MAT is required. Must have ability to perform physical examinations in person and using telemedicine. Knowledge of specific health care issues pertaining to drug and alcohol abusers.
• Knowledge of current relevant advanced nursing practice issues and standards.
• Knowledge of record keeping requirements, as well as other regulations of entities having responsibility for licensing, approving and credentialing the program served.
• Knowledge of physical and mental health issues of the subculture served.
• Knowledge and skills relevant to the area of advanced nursing practice.
• Knowledge of the specialized population/area of service.
• Knowledge of the external network of resources needed.
• Ability to perform highly specialized and advanced nursing assessment and practice.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships within and outside of the agency.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment at the level of clinical excellence and advanced practice.
• Ability to assess and develop educational programs for the needs of clients and staff.
• Knowledge of specific health care issues pertaining to drug and alcohol abusers.
• Knowledge of current relevant advanced nursing practice issues and standards.
• Knowledge of record keeping requirements, as well as other regulations of entities having responsibility for licensing, approving and credentialing the program served.
• Knowledge of physical and mental health issues of the subculture served.
• Knowledge and skills relevant to the area of advanced nursing practice.
• Knowledge of the specialized population/area of service.
• Knowledge of the external network of resources needed.
• Ability to perform highly specialized and advanced nursing assessment and practice.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships within and outside of the agency.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Required to work weekends at least once a month including one off shift per week to ensure to ensure program coverage.
• May be required to work shifts outside of assigned shifts during critical staffing shortages.
• The minimum holiday requirement is 1 major summer holiday (Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day) and 1 major winter Holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day (night shift: New Year's Eve). Other Holidays will be rotated amongst all staff.
• This position is deemed essential and will be required to work during inclement weather
  
  

What We Offer: Competitive Pay - Excellent Benefits - On The Job Training - Upward mobility - Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life saving field!

For additional details regarding our benefits, please visit: https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/

Our Operating Principles: We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day.

• We hold client care as our top priority.
• We assume good intentions.
• We are present, we connect, & we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect.
• We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia & each other.
• We support each other publicly & privately in all circumstances.
• We provide & accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind & without personalization.
• We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, & have a bias for action.
• We follow through on agreements & honor commitments prioritized with a sense of urgency - someone's life may depend on it.
  
  

Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice - and a treatment provider of choice - in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome.

Come work with us!

Our Agency is committed to the principles of equal employment. We believe in fostering a positive work environment in which every employee is treated with respect. Our staff hiring and recruitment practices are grounded in fairness, transparency, and merit. All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and values. We actively recruit from a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without preference or discrimination. Our process uses consistent and clear evaluation criteria to support objective decision-making. By emphasizing accountability, efficiency, and integrity throughout every stage--from job posting to onboarding--we build a workforce defined by excellence, professionalism, and commitment to our shared purpose. Gaudenzia is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.