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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries – Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries 
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 17701, United States
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Diakon Behavioral Health Services offers a range of counseling and behavioral services to children, teens, families and adult individuals. Services are provided through counseling centers in Mechanicsburg, Lewisburg, Montoursville, Williamsport, within several public-school buildings, Kennett Square, and Chester County. Specialized programs include family-based mental health services, provided in the community and in-home, addiction counseling, trauma-focused therapy and SPIN, a service designed to assist children and youths who have problematic sexual behaviors.
General Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for directing and administering psychiatric services and treatment planning.
  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to assess patients' mental health status and determine appropriate diagnoses and in keeping with professional standards of practice as well as DPW, DOH and other third-party requirements.
  • Develop individualized treatment plan for each client per agency procedures, state regulations and third-party standards.
  • Prescribe and monitor medications, adjusting dosages as needed to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as therapists, counselors, and social workers, to provide comprehensive care.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient evaluations, treatment plans, and progress.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
Education/Training: Obtained a master's or postmaster's nurse practitioner program or other PA board-approved program that awarded an advanced degree. Holds a PA license as a Certified Nurse practitioner (CRNP). Holds a mental health certification or obtains a mental health certification within 2 years of being hired.
Experience: A minimum of two (2) years’ experience preferred.
ADA: Ability to bend, stoop, stand, reach and lift items weighing up to 25 lbs.; valid driver's license.
Compensation and Benefits:
Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Tuition Assistance – up to $15,000 annually
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Voluntary short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Referral bonuses of up to $3,000.

Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.

Diakon is an equal opportunity employer.
EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled

Job Location

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 17701, United States

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