Join our team at Aaron Center, a leading provider of outpatient mental health services in the Scranton, PA area, delivering excellence since 1997. As a cornerstone of the community, we're committed to providing top-notch care and support.

Position: Full-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (in office)

Pay Range: $55.00-$60.00 per hour

Location: Scranton, PA

Education and/or Experience:

·  Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner Certificate required. Must hold active Pennsylvania licensure, prescriptive authority, unencumbered DEA licensure, and ANCC certification in specialty.

·  Must hold a mental health certificate or obtain a mental health certificate within two years of being hired

Key Responsibilities:

·  Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including medical history and physical examinations as necessary.

·  Provide care for up to 28 patients per 8-hour day.

·  Utilize clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills to assess and treat mental/emotional illnesses in collaboration with psychiatrists, psychologists, and other treatment team members.

·  Identify, treat, and manage chronic mental health conditions.

·  Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as psychological assessments, lab work, or other medical evaluations.

·  Prescribe medications in alignment with patient diagnosis and care plan.

·  Educate patients to empower them in making informed decisions about their health.

·  Coordinate referrals to other healthcare providers when needed.

·  Ensure accurate and timely completion of documentation.

·  Collaborative physician agreement with the Aaron Center’s Medical Director

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Required Skills & Qualifications:

·  Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with other healthcare professionals.

·  Proficient in accurate evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning.

·  Relationship management and strong ethical standards.

·  Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct in all interactions.

·  Fluent in reading, speaking, and understanding English.

·  Skilled in using electronic health record systems and ensuring thorough documentation of patient care.

The Aaron Center & Hamidian Training Institute are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employees, independent contractors, vendors/business associates and applicants for employment are protected by federal, state and local laws designed to protect from discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. Aaron Center and The Hamidian Training Institute screens and interviews candidates in person at our Scranton, PA location, and communicates with candidates from a verified email address associated with the Aaron Center and/or via a verified video chat platform. We will never ask for personal information or issue a job offer via phone only or chat feature. If you have questions about the authenticity of this job posting, contact Human Resources at 570 489 5561 x.1211. Aaron Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer