Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years experience in medication management for children and adolescents with mental health disorders., Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health., Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner., Current, unrestricted APRN license in Maryland..

Key responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for children and adolescents.

Develop individualized treatment plans based on patients’ needs.

Prescribe psychotropic medications and monitor their efficacy and side effects.

Collaborate with healthcare providers and maintain accurate medical records.

Job description

At Backpack Healthcare “we believe that clinician satisfaction = client satisfaction” Backpack healthcare is a clinician led, minority owned online behavioral health company whose sole purpose is to provide access to care for those who need it most….our children. Our team is composed of PMHNPs, fully licensed therapists and resident-level therapists. We specialize in mental and behavioral health treatment for kids, teens, young adults and families currently living in Maryland.

Position Summary

We are seeking a fee-for-service Pediatric PMHNP to join our team to provide medication management for children and adolescents in the state of Maryland who are experiencing mental health disorders or emotional disturbances. The PMHNP will be responsible for conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications, and monitoring patients' progress.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years experience providing medication management for children and adolescents with mental health disorders with full prescriptive authority
Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health
Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Current, unrestricted license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Maryland
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Duties

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for children and adolescents to assess their mental health needs
Develop individualized treatment plans based on patients’ needs and preferences
Prescribe psychotropic medications and monitor their efficacy and side effects
Collaborate with other healthcare providers and community organizations to provide comprehensive care to patients
Maintain accurate and timely medical records and documentation
Attend meeting sand training sessions as required by the organization
Provide fee-for-service medication management services to patients

Compensation

$100/intake

$40/medication follow & admin

Benefits