Psychiatric nurse practitioner (np) / physician assistant (pa) – part-time (remote or hybrid)

Salary : $113,754 - 160,352 Minimum of 21 hours the Part-Time NP/PA is a professional position that is a member of the team of physicians, NP, nurses, medical assistants and clinicians responsible for ensuring quality care for individuals being served by WMCMH. The NP/PA practitioner is responsible for providing recovery-oriented care that includes a combination of physical health screening and monitoring of key health indicators, assessment, and referral; Medication Assisted Treatment; psychiatric evaluations and medication reviews; and prevention for individuals with complex health care served by WMCMH and within the boundaries established of the profession.

A licensed Registered Nurse with a master’s degree in nursing (MSN or higher degree) certified by the Michigan Board of Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician’s Assistant with a Master of Science degree in Medicine Degree (with a major in Physician Assistance Studies) licensed by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs of Michigan. Psychiatric Mental Health Certification as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant is required. Three (3) years of work experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant with experience in adult and/or child (8 years and older) care. Must be credentialed and privileged to practice at WMCMH by the Executive Committee of the Clinical Oversight Committee of WMCMH.

Be a mental health professional (MHP) and a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or eligible to be designated as such. In addition, designation as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) and a Children’s Mental Health Professional (CMHP) is preferred. Knowledgeable in formulating differential diagnoses based on clinical findings; ordering and interpreting pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures; and prescribing, monitoring, and evaluating psychiatric medications under the service boundaries of a formal agreement with a physician.

The NP or PA must have excellent interpersonal relationship skills and be able to effectively de-escalate crisis situations and maintain calm in a frequently stressful environment. The NP/PA must be able to use a computer and telephone in response to provision of clinical services. The NP/PA must exercise mature judgment and make sound and independent decisions. Must be flexible and be willing to change direction/task mid-course if circumstances dictate. The NP/PA must be able to analyze, interpret and use complex data in decision-making. A high level of analytical and critical thinking ability is essential. The ability to use these skills in a proactive manner is essential. The NP/PA must be a team player and use facilitation techniques to build consensus on significant resource management/differential diagnostic and intervention service issues. Lived experienced with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders are valued.