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Compass Health Center

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Compass Health Center, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900

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Overview

Weekly outpatient therapy isn't always enough, and a trip to the ER isn't the only answer. Patients and their families rely on CompassHealth Center when in crisis – every day, we help people overcome depression, anxiety, suicidality, obsessions/compulsions, trauma, chronic pain, and other obstacles in order for our patients to live freely. As the largest provider of PHP/IOP programs and psychiatric services in Illinois, Compass Health Center is one of the fastest-growing behavioral health organizations in the country. We are expanding our innovative and differentiated programs that redefine our industry and raise the standard for comprehensive care. Our newest location in Silver Spring, MD, brings together top local talent to build adolescent and adult PHP/IOP programs with experienced clinicians and doctors who have led the field for years. We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about addressing the current nationwide behavioral health crisis, while working on interdisciplinary treatment teams within an organization that redefines the standard of comprehensive PHP/IOP care. You will play a pivotal role in a growing, mission-driven environment that supports provider autonomy to create innovative and individualized treatments for each patient. What You'll Do

Performing complete initial psychiatric evaluation on patients to determine diagnosis and develop plan of care including medication prescription, if indicated Revising, prescribing, and implementing therapeutic regimens using an interdisciplinary approach Monitoring patient progress and providing collaborative treatment and communication with the treatment team Providing timely documentation of each encounter with a patient Ensuring patient/family education regarding clinical condition and relevant aspects of care Working in collaboration with treatment team members to ensure quality of care and consideration of services Maintaining required level of continuing education and professional development activities Using interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain professional relations with patients, families, colleagues and other members of the healthcare team Who You Are

Licensed or able to obtain licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of Maryland ANCC National Board Certification in Psychiatry – PMHNP Prescriptive Authority DEA license Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland DNP or MSN from an accredited nursing program CPR certified Experience with patients in crisis 2+ years of prescribing experience We know job descriptions can be intimidating, so if this sounds like an opportunity for you, please don't hesitate to apply! Who We Are

Compass Health Center is a recognized leader in crisis-level mental health, bringing passion, connection, and patient-centered care to the Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient space (PHP/IOP). Based in Chicagoland, we serve hundreds of patients every day, ranging from ages 5 through adulthood, in onsite facilities or through our virtual programming. Compass fills a critical gap between outpatient and inpatient care through an intermediate level of Behavioral Healthcare. A few more things we want you to know: our values—cultural humility, teamwork, continuous improvement, connection, patient-centered care, passion, innovation, and agility—are important to us and should be yours as well. Joining Compass is an opportunity to feel fulfilled through a shared mission toward healing our communities. We offer space for growth and opportunities for continuous development within our organization. For eligible positions, our benefits include comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans, 401k with company match, generous PTO (including competitive parental leave after 1 year of employment), and ongoing training through CEU seminars and volunteering opportunities. What’s Next?

Compass is committed to cultivating diverse and dynamic teams who exude passion for their craft. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t check all the boxes; we’d be grateful to hear from you!

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