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.

NKHS is a 501(c)(3) private not-for-profit organization operating with the purpose of promoting high quality, comprehensive community mental health programs in Vermont's beautiful Northeast Kingdom. Our mission is to empower individuals, families, and communities by promoting hope, healing, and support. NKHS is a Designated Agency contracted with the State of Vermont to provide the highest quality of service in the areas of adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, children and youth with serious emotional disabilities, and adults with mental health and substance use challenges. We serve the populations of Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties through a wide variety of targeted programs for individuals of all ages. NKHS has over 450 employees providing case management, community and home supports, residential care, psychiatry, medication management, therapy, vocational supports, school based counseling, emergency care, and respite services. These services are provided annually to nearly 4,000 of our local community members, helping them overcome challenges and achieve health in mind, body, and spirit.

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.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• 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