What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Specialist position at Geisinger Health System?
Job Overview:
Geisinger Health System is actively seeking a talented Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our dynamic and innovative Psychiatry Department. This role presents a unique opportunity to provide essential emergency psychiatry and consult liaison services, as well as inpatient psychiatric care. We are looking for professionals who excel in assessing, treating, and managing patients experiencing acute mental health crises.
Key Responsibilities:
Geisinger Health System is actively seeking a talented Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our dynamic and innovative Psychiatry Department. This role presents a unique opportunity to provide essential emergency psychiatry and consult liaison services, as well as inpatient psychiatric care. We are looking for professionals who excel in assessing, treating, and managing patients experiencing acute mental health crises.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver exceptional emergency psychiatry and consult liaison services, along with inpatient psychiatric care.
- Skillfully assess, disposition, and treat patients in acute mental health distress.
- Engage in extensive training across both inpatient and consult services to fulfill the strategic needs of our department.
- Work primarily on-site while utilizing telemedicine technologies to provide care across multiple service locations within Geisinger when necessary.
